RUSTON, La. — A woman stabbed yesterday at Louisiana Tech has died. The university posted a statement to their website earlier this evening saying the "community mourns the loss of Annie Richardson."
"My prayers are with Annie's husband Peter, the entire Richardson family, and all who called Annie a friend," President Les Guice said. "Our Tech family will feel the pain of this incident for some time, but we are fortunate to have such a caring community to rely upon as we grieve together."
Richardson and three others were attacked while leaving the sports and wellness center on campus.
The suspect Jacoby Johnson is now charged with second-degree murder.
Johnson was taken into custody soon after the Monday morning attack outside a recreation center on the Tech campus in Ruston. Johnson, a senior at the university, was being held on four charges of attempted second-degree murder. Neither the court clerk nor the district attorney's office in Louisiana's Lincoln Parish had information on whether Johnson had an attorney who could comment.
The University’s Counseling Services are available to students individually and in a group setting. Appointments can be made by visiting Keeny Hall 310, calling 318.257.2488, or visiting latech.edu/counseling-services/. Group counseling sessions will be held daily at 3 p.m. for the remainder of the week.
A campus blood drive benefitting the victims is happening Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Center. Parking will be available in front of the Ropp Center for members of the Ruston community wishing to donate.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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