An alleged stabbing Monday afternoon on Mississippi State University’s campus appears to have stemmed from a domestic dispute.
Gavin Sudduth, 38, of Starkville has been charged with aggravated domestic violence and child endangerment, according to MSU Chief Communications Officer Sid Salter.
A female MSU employee suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in her car near Herbert Hall, a residence hall on the east side of campus, around 3:50 p.m., Salter said.
Four of the victim’s children were in the car at the time of the alleged stabbing, Saler said, resulting in the child endangerment charge.
Salter said the victim and Sudduth knew each other and characterized the attack as “a domestic incident.” Sudduth has no known ties to the university.
The victim was taken to OCH Regional Medical Center for treatment. None of the children were injured.
Campus police officers arrested Sudduth “within minutes” of the attack, Salter told The Dispatch Monday evening.
Sudduth was still in custody as of press time. Bond had not been set.
Brian Jones is the local government reporter for Columbus and Lowndes County.
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