A suspect is in custody in connection with the death of University of Texas freshman Haruka Weiser, Austin police tweeted Friday.
The arrest came after Austin firefighters alerted police about a small fire involving a book bag that may have contained some of Weiser’s belongings, Austin Fire Department spokeswoman Michelle Tanzola said.
\Weiser’s body was found around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in a creek near the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center, on the university campus and not far from the school’s football stadium, officials said.
Her death shook many on the Austin campus, with University President Gregory L. Fenves telling reporters that “our home has been violated.”
“Our hearts go out to the victim and her family,” he said, “and we will be investigating this very actively.”
Police have ruled the first-year student’s death a homicide.
CNN’s Sheena Jones contributed to this report.
(Article from CNN)
