Elon University officials announced April 9 that a suspect has been arrested in connection with the April 5 assault in the Mill Point neighborhood, according to a campuswide email.
Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley wrote in the email that an individual, who is not affiliated with the university, was taken into custody with assistance from the Gibsonville Police Department.
The arrest follows an E-Alert sent to students, faculty and staff April 5 warning of the reported assault involving a gun and urging community members to remain vigilant.
Dooley also thanked Elon University Campus Safety and Police for their response and emphasized the role of the community in maintaining campus safety.
“This incident is also a reminder of the important role that each of us plays in promoting the safety and well-being of our community,” Dooley wrote.
Campus Safety and Police told Elon News Network on April 9 that they were not available for immediate comment.
The university has not released additional details about the suspect or the charges as of 6:30 p.m. April 9.
Abby Gravely and Mackenzie Cruz contributed to the reporting of this story.