By Jason Morton Staff Writer September 12, 2004 UA fraternity member stabbed
TUSCALOOSA | Homicide investigators are looking for two men believed responsible in a stabbing Saturday morning that left a University of Alabama student hospitalized. The 21-year-old victim, a member of Sigma Nu fraternity, was stabbed on the fraternity house's front lawn about 2 a.m. The man, who was not identified by police or a university spokeswoman, was taken by ambulance to DCH Regional Medical Center and later transferred to UAB Medical Center in Birmingham. Art Robertson, chapter adviser for Sigma Nu, said Saturday evening that the student made it through surgery and that the next 72 hours were critical. Because his name was not released, his latest condition was unavailable through the hospital. "The entire University community is saddened by this tragic situation," said Cathy Andreen, spokeswoman for the university. "Our hearts go out to the young man and his family." University police said an altercation broke out when two uninvited guests, both black, were asked to leave a party hosted by the all-white fraternity. Additional details were not released. Robertson said the men were not affiliated with the fraternity, nor were they UA students. Fraternity members were updated on the victim's condition about 3 p.m. Saturday, Robertson said. "The last report we've got on the young man is very positive," Robertson said, "but we're praying and wishing for the best." He said the other members of Sigma Nu are "obviously very concerned," but, in light of the good news, "it's a typical game day." "We've got a lot of support from the other Greek organizations on campus and especially from the University," Robertson said. "It was a random incident." Detectives with the Tuscaloosa Metro Homicide Unit and the University of Alabama Police Department are looking for two men, both described as black and between 20 and 30 years old. One of the men was wearing a white T-shirt and the other was wearing a Los Angeles Lakers jersey. One of the men was using the name "Reginald" or "Reggie" and the other was using the initials "K.G." Police are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at (205) 752-STOP (7867), the homicide unit at (205) 752-0616, or the University police at (205) 348-5454. Reach Jason Morton at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 722-0200. ______________________________________________________ RollTideFan - The University of Alabama Athletics Discussion List Welcome to RollTideFan! Wear a cup! To join or leave the list or to make changes to your subscription visit http://listinfo.rolltidefan.net New AOL.com addresses are NOT allowed on this list. Get a real ISP.
