Salem State faculty member stabbed in campus building


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SALEM, Mass. (AP) — A Salem State University faculty member has been stabbed inside a campus building.

A school spokeswoman says police responded to Meier Hall around 5:15 p.m. Wednesday.

She says a faculty member was stabbed in the neck.

The victim, whose identity hasn't been released, was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The suspect fled and was caught about a block away. Police haven't released the suspect's name.

There's no word on a motive or possible charges.

The school says there's no threat to the public.

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