Jacob Paul Flax, age 24 and a student at FHSU, was arrested by the Fort Hays State University Police Department and charged with 7 counts of misdemeanor battery, 2 counts of battery on a law enforcement officer and 1 count for obstruction of justice.

There were 9 victims total: 1 professor, 6 students and 2 law enforcement officers. The arrest was for a physical altercation that occurred at 9:30 a.m. today in room 310 Rarick Hall.

The altercation was physical in nature, however no weapons were involved and no victims required medical attention. Hays Police Department assisted UPD officers with subduing Jacob Flax during this altercation.