A Syracuse University student was knocked unconscious after a fight ensued early Monday morning on South Campus, said Interim Chief Tony Callisto of Public Safety.

At about 2:15 a.m. Monday, the Syracuse Police Department and Public Safety were called to an area around 110 Winding Ridge Road, Callisto said.

Callisto said multiple persons called into Public Safety about the fight, so there are variations as to where exactly the fight took place and who was involved.

However, when Public Safety arrived at about 2:17 a.m., a male was lying on the ground unconscious, but was then taken to a local hospital, Callisto said.

His health status is unknown.

Callisto said the male was an SU student who was removed by students from a South Campus party that night. He was later seen in the street when he was hit by at least one other person.

Several people were involved in the incident, but their identities are unknown, Callisto said. However, since the incident took place on university property, it is assumed that most, if not all, of the persons involved were SU students.

Investigators were on the scene until about 3 a.m., Callisto said. Since the assault is considered a second-degree assault, the Syracuse Police Department picked up the case and it is currently an on-going investigation.

Sgt. Tom Connellan of the Syracuse Police Department confirmed that the incident occurred, but couldn’t comment further because it is an on-going investigation.

Callisto said SU students should be aware of two things when they go to parties; to watch their alcohol intake, and if they are at a large party and it gets out of control, to call Public Safety for help.

Published on October 1, 2006 at 12:00 pm