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University Statement on Incident of Violence

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The following communication was sent to the Catholic University of America community Wednesday.

We are aware that there was an incident of violence that resulted in a fatality this morning at Catholic University. There is no present danger to the University community.

We are working with the Metropolitan D.C. police department to determine what happened. According to MPD, it is believed that the two individuals involved knew each other and this was not a random incident.

MPD is continuing their investigation and we will continue to update the community.

We ask that you pray for the victim who died and law enforcement who are determining what occurred.

If you have any information, please contact MPD 202-727-9099 or text 50411.

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