ASU Student Stabs Classmate, Attempted Murder Charge Dropped

In the United States, a 19-year-old Arizona State University student, Kaci Sloan, was involved in a violent incident on September 19, 2024, where she allegedly stabbed her classmate, Mara Daffron, multiple times in a Glendale classroom. Witnesses reported that Sloan charged at Daffron without any provocation, and several students intervened to prevent further harm. One witness, Matthew McCormick, successfully disarmed Sloan during the attack. Daffron was taken to the hospital and is reportedly recovering well. Investigators found a note in Sloan's bag indicating she had planned the attack, and she admitted to targeting Daffron because she perceived her as an easier target than another potential victim. Initially facing four serious charges, prosecutors dropped two, including first-degree attempted murder, and Sloan has pleaded not guilty to aggravated assault and disorderly conduct. Her bail was set at $250,000, which she has not posted. The university expressed sadness over the incident and offered counseling support to the campus community.