Key takeaways:
- A University of Wisconsin-Madison student was the victim of a horrific off-campus attack on Sunday morning.
- Brandon A. Thompson, 26, was charged with first-degree sexual assault, first-degree reckless injury and strangulation in connection with the attack.
- The University of Wisconsin-Madison community is deeply saddened by the attack and is offering counseling services to anyone affected by the incident.
A University of Wisconsin-Madison student was the victim of a horrific off-campus attack on Sunday morning. The Madison Police Department received a call around 3:20 a.m. local time from a person who noticed the woman, in her twenties, had been severely beaten on W. Wilson Street in the city’s downtown area.
The victim was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police are now asking for security footage as they investigate the incident.
Early Wednesday morning, Brandon A. Thompson, 26, was charged with first-degree sexual assault, first-degree reckless injury and strangulation in connection with the attack. Police said they do not think the woman knew her attacker.
The Madison Police Department will hold a news briefing Wednesday afternoon to reveal more details about Thompson’s arrest and updates on the investigation.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison community is deeply saddened by the attack and is offering counseling services to anyone affected by the incident. The university is also working closely with the Madison Police Department to ensure the safety of its students.
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