University officials update community regarding the Oct. 21 incident
Video of President Alexander Gonzalez’ and other University officials’ statements about the incident are available at www.csus.edu/pa/CampusSafety/.
Scott Hawkins, 23, was allegedly beaten by a suite mate, Quran Jones, 19.
When officers arrived at the scene at 2:23 p.m., Jones confronted them with a knife, according to the police report. Officers fired pepper balls at him when he refused to drop the knife, but it had no effect. He then charged officers, police say, and they fired their weapons.
Police found Hawkins on the floor with extensive injuries. He died later at UC Davis Medical Center.
Jones is in serious condition at the medical center after undergoing surgery for gunshot wounds. He is currently being held pending criminal charges.
University officials have found no indication that any prior conflict existed among residents in the suite. The students involved had no disciplinary records with the University.
University President Alexander Gonzalez and Lori Varlotta, vice president of Student Affairs, spoke with Hawkins’ family and expressed condolences on behalf of the campus.
Sacramento State officials quickly arranged help for members of the campus community who needed to talk with someone. Crisis counselors were available to residence hall students Wednesday night. The students could also reach a chaplain through a special number. Psychological services are available to students through Sacramento State’s Health Center at (916) 278-6416 during business hours. Faculty and staff can obtain counseling services through the Employee Assistance Program, (916) 278-5018.
A special website, www.csus.edu/pa/CampusSafety was set up with contact information and news updates. And a hotline was established at (916) 614-3277 with a recorded message guiding callers to campus resources.
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