Man Arrested After Stabbing Incident at University of Denver Library

A stabbing incident occurred at the University of Denver's Anderson Academic Commons involving two adult males who were not students but had known gang affiliations. The altercation began as a verbal dispute before one man produced a knife, injuring the other in the hand and shoulder. The suspect was arrested on aggravated assault charges, and both individuals were issued trespass notices and removed from campus. Campus officials confirmed there was no ongoing threat to students, faculty, or staff, and the library was closed for the remainder of the day before reopening the next day. The victim declined medical treatment at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing. University and police authorities urged the community to avoid the area during the investigation but reassured that the situation was resolved.