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‘Sock filled with rocks;’ OUPD warns of aggravated assault on Campus Corner

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OU Police Department vehicle outside of Evans Hall.

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The OU Police Department reported an aggravated assault by an unknown man on Campus Corner early Sunday night.

According to an OUPD alert, the suspect was allegedly swinging a sock filled with rocks on University Boulevard around 9:30 pm Sunday.

OU Police Department alert

OU Police Department alert from Sept. 13, 2026.

The alert states the victim was struck in the head by the makeshift weapon, resulting in serious injury requiring medical attention.

The alert described the suspect as a white male with a beard wearing a brown shirt and gray sweatpants.

The investigation is ongoing.

OU Daily reached out to OUPD and OU Marketing and Communications but had not yet heard back by the time of publication.

This story was edited by Audrey McClour. 

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