On Friday, October 16th, a female employee was assaulted while working in her office on the St. John’s campus.
The suspect, a 15-year-old male, was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon and assault by choking at approximately 2:30 pm on October 17th by the RNC Criminal Investigation Division.
According to MUN, “He has no known affiliation with the university and is being held to appear in court,” and the employee is reportedly “safe at home and being offered supports.”
According to the RNC, the suspect was not known to the victim, and she was not physically injured during the altercation.
MUN employees and students on the St. John’s have received emails communicating the incident and offering support.