Authorities say a 56-year-old woman stabbed an Indiana University student with a butter knife because she Asian.
WNDU-TV. Davis has been charged with attempted murder, a level 1 felony, as well as aggravated battery.The victim was treated at a hospital for multiple stab wounds. Her name was not released.
"This week, Bloomington was sadly reminded that anti-Asian hate is real and can have painful impacts on individuals and our community," Indiana University Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Multicultural Affairs James Wimbush said in a statement."No one should face harassment or violence due to their background, ethnicity or heritage.
"We know when a racially motivated incident like this resonates throughout the community, it can leave us feeling less safe," Hamilton said in a statement Saturday."We stand with our Asian community and all who feel threatened by this event."
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