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Two separate services were held last week in memory of Scott Hawkins, the Sacramento State student beaten to death in his suite in the American River Courtyard residence hall.
The Sacramento State community was left shaken when an incident in a campus residence hall turned fatal.
Scott Gregory Hawkins, 23, will always be remembered as the friend everyone would love to have had.
The man suspected in the death of Scott Hawkins was known as a quiet student with no obvious problems with others.
Like many of you, I am searching for answers - both on a personal level and as university president - to last Wednesday's tragedy on our campus.
On Oct. 21, an unfortunate event took place where one of our fellow Hornets passed away and another is placed into custody. The information on the incident has been reported by the local media and our campus administrators and needs no repetition from us.
Scott Hawkins, the victim in the Oct. 21 homicide, was known to have Asperger's disorder.
The killing of Sacramento State student Scott Hawkins, and the shooting of Quran Jones by campus police on Oct. 21, was a temporary focus of more than just local media outlets.
In light of the violence that took place Oct. 21, many students are now dealing with the death of a classmate, friend or roommate. For these students, there are many ways of coping with the psychological stress from the incident.
Scott Hawkins. Quran Jones. These names are now burned into the annals of Sacramento State.
Quran Jones, the Sacramento State student accused of beating his suitemate to death in the American River Courtyard residence hall, has been formally charged with one count of murder and three counts assaulting police officers.
An investigator into the homicide at the American River Courtyard residence hall last week believed the suspect may have lunged at police officers with a knife in an attempt to get the officers to shoot him, according to court documents filed in the case.
UPDATE: Court documents attached
Attendees held candles, flowers and each other as they gathered to hear speakers remember Scott Hawkins, a quiet student who immensely interested in his history studies at a candle light vigil in front of the American River Courtyard Wednesday night. (0) comments
Dustin Stumpf, who lived with Scott Hawkins and Quran Jones, talked about his relationship with his roommates and Jones' behavior prior to the incident. Police say Jones killed Hawkins with Stumpf's aluminum baseball bat before trying to stab police officers, who shot him. Jones remains in custody at UC Davis Medical Center.
STORY UPDATED: As of Oct. 25 afternoon Jone's status has dropped back to "fair"
Quran Jones, the suspect in Wednesday's killing of Sacramento State student, Scott Hawkins, has gone from fair to serious condition, today, at UC Davis Medical Center, said spokesperson Carole Gan.
The State Hornet talked to Sacramento State President Alexander Gonzalez about his thoughts on the school's response to Wednesday's homicide in the American River Courtyard and how the campus community can recover from tragedy.
Sacramento State President Alexander Gonzalez, along with Police Chief Dan Davis and Vice President of Student Affairs Lori Varlotta, held a press conference Wednesday afternoon in front of Sacramento Hall on campus.
A day after one of his suitemates allegedly beat another to death with a baseball bat, Sacramento State student Spencer Dirrim gave the State Hornet an interview in which he described Scott Hawkins, the deceased victim, and offered insight into Quran Jones, the suspect.
Students and faculty talk about how they felt about Wednesday's incident in the American River Courtyard.
The suspect in Wednesday's killing of Scott Hawkins was known as a quiet student with no obvious problems with others. Quran Jones, 19, allegedly attacked and killed Hawkins, his suitemate, during an altercation in their room at American River Courtyard. Spencer Dirrim, roommate and sophomore computer science major, said the two men hadn't had any issues before Wednesday and was surprised the incident involved his roommates.
Thursday morning's press conference on the homicide and attempted police murder at American River Courtyard for which suspect Quran Jones is being charged.
Counseling is available to students, faculty, and staff regarding Wednesday's incident.
UPDATE
The Sacramento County Coroner's Office has released the name of the victim in yesterday's incident at the American River Courtyard residence hall on the Sacramento State campus. Scott Gregory Hawkins, 23, of Santa Clara died after being taken to the hospital shortly before 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Scott Gregory Hawkins, 23, will always be remembered as the friend everyone would love to have had. Hawkins, the student killed Wednesday in his Sacramento State residence hall, the American River Courtyard, was a quiet man who loved his studies and the peace and safety he felt at Sac State, said his father Gerald Hawkins.
Exclusive interview with roommate of suspect in Wednesday's officer involved shooting at Sacramento State University.
The suspect in the beating of a Sacramento State student has been identified by police as Quran Jones, 19, another Sacramento State student who lives in the dormitory where the violence occurred. Jones was shot by police after allegedly charging them with a knife. Police would not verify how many shots were fired. He is facing one open account of homicide and one count of attempted murder against an officer," said Sgt. Joe Green of the Sacramento State Police Department.
Sacramento State Police Department Sgt. Joe Green released an official statement Tuesday night confirming the identity of 19-year-old suspect Quran Jones. Jones is being held under guard and is facing one open count of homicide, and one count of attempted murder of a police officer, Green said.
Sacramento State President Alexander Gonzalez and Police Chief Dan Davis gave a press conference after an officer-involved shooting at the American River Courtyard. Officers shot a student who allegedly tried to stab the officer and then found another wounded student who died in the hospital, Davis said.