Person of interest identified in sex assault at UChicago frat house: news

Person of Interest Identified in University of Chicago Fraternity Sexual Assault Investigation

The University of Chicago and the Chicago Police Department confirmed that a person of interest has been identified and barred from campus following an alleged sexual assault at an off-campus fraternity house.

Incident Overview and Campus Response

The incident was reported to have occurred around 2:00 a.m. on Sunday during a party at the Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) fraternity house located near campus in the Hyde Park neighborhood.

• Victim and Suspect Status: University officials stated that the 21-year-old victim is not affiliated with the University of Chicago. The identified person of interest is also not a student or university affiliate.

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• Banned from Campus: The individual was formally issued a campus ban after being identified through a combination of witness statements, surveillance camera footage, and automated license plate readers compiled by the university’s Department of Safety and Security.

• Current Legal Status: The Chicago Police Department is leading the ongoing criminal investigation. As of the latest update, no formal charges or arrests have been announced.

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Fraternity Statement and Safety Directives

The national organization of Alpha Epsilon Pi condemned the assault and clarified that the suspect is not a member of the local chapter. The national office directed the UChicago chapter to cease all social events and programming while the investigation proceeds.

For a broadcast overview detailing the identification of the suspect and the university’s response, watch this CBS Chicago news report. This report covers the initial police statements and the university’s disciplinary alerts regarding the incident.