Cushman said a person is guilty of second-degree murder if he purposely and maliciously, without premeditation, kills another person. It punishable by 20 years to life in prison.

UW said counseling services are available through the University Counseling Center. Call 307-766-8989 for more information.

About the same time as the North Seventh Street fight was another fight involving several people on the 1100 block of Flint Street. That fight resulted in another UW student receiving serious injuries and others receiving minor injuries. The student with serious injuries is being treated at a Front Range hospital, UW said.

Alcohol was allegedly a factor in that fight as well. UW Police investigated the incident, which was off campus, UW said.

Police are seeking a suspect in the Flint Street incident. He is described as between 5-foot-8 and 5-foot-10 inches.

Anyone with information about either incident is encouraged to call the UWPD, at 307-766-5179 or the Laramie Police Department at 307-721-2526. Anonymous tips can be sent to text keyword “UWYO” to 847411 or Tip411.

Reach political reporter Laura Hancock at 307-266-0581 or at laura.hancock@trib.com. Follow her on Twitter: @laurahancock.

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