Assault near FarmHouse under investigation

Two victims were assaulted after yelling at men on FarmHouse's porch.

By Jessica Holdman

Published Feb. 19, 2009

Police are investigating an assault that happened early Saturday morning near FarmHouse.

Two male students were walking on Kentucky Boulevard and began yelling at men standing on FarmHouse fraternity's porch at 1:30 a.m. Saturday, according to MU Police Department activity reports.

The victims heard someone behind them and turned to see a man running toward them as they were passing Crowder Hall, the reports stated.

One victim was hit in the face and lost consciousness. When he regained consciousness, he found that his friend also had some moderate injuries. The two called members of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity to walk home with them. They were also taken to the emergency room.

The offenses are being characterized as third-degree assault with physical injury and second-degree assault, according to a clery release from MUPD.

The Office of Greek Life and the Department of Student Life declined to comment on the assault.

Greek Life and FarmHouse Fraternity officials said they aren't yet sure about what happened Saturday morning. No arrest has been made in the case. Anyone with information related to the case can contact Sgt. Shawn Spalding with MUPD investigations.