A suspect has been arrested in the sexual assault that happened on campus on Dec. 8, 2019, Texas Tech Police officials have said.
Police say the assault on the Texas Tech campus happened around 1 a.m. on the west side of the Coleman residence hall.
The student said she was approached by a Hispanic male on the south side of the residence hall and was sexually assaulted outside the west side of the building. She was able to run away and get help.
The Texas Tech Police Department executed an off-campus search warrant with the assistance of the Lubbock Police Department which led to the arrest of 17-year-old Dominic Rodriguez for the sexual assault. He is now in custody at the Lubbock County Jail; his charge is listed as sexual assault of an adult.
Texas Tech Police are also investigating an attempted sexual assault that happened the day after the sexual assault on campus. The attempted assault happened in the Wall Gates parking lot.
Campus police say a female reported the male asked for directions and attempted to assault her. She was able to fend off the attacker and ran towards the Education Building.
It is not known at this time if Rodriguez is involved in the second case.
Texas Tech released this statement regarding the incident: “Texas Tech Police are conducting investigations into both incidents. It’s uncertain at this time if the two are related. Texas Tech Police and Lubbock Police Department have an increased patrol presence around campus. Texas Tech encourages the campus community to be aware of your surroundings and report any suspicious behavior by calling 911.”
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