Steve Clark, Oregon State University's chief spokesperson, said Monday evening that one of the victims was an OSU student and another was a former OSU student who did not graduate. He said the university would offer support to the student, former student and students who know them through OSU Counseling & Psychological Services, which can be reached at 541-737-2131.

As of 4:20 p.m., eight police vehicles, including an Oregon State Police forensics truck, were parked in or around a closed section of Northwest 27th Street between Harrison Boulevard and Tyler Avenue as officers worked at the scene. Earlier in the day the closed section of 27th extended to Polk Avenue and included the Chintimini Senior & Community Center, where the suspect was reportedly captured by police.

The suspect and at least three of the victims were transported to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, and one victim was transferred to another hospital from there.

About two dozen numbered evidence markers were visible on the street and sidewalk along 27th just north of Harrison, and more could be seen in the parking lot of the senior center, where there also was discarded medical equipment and clothing on the pavement.

As the morning wore on, officers canvassed the area, going door to door to interview potential witnesses to the attack.

A GoFundMe.com page set up to benefit victims of the attack had raised more than $1,700 as of Monday evening.

Anthony Rimel covers education and can be reached at anthony.rimel@lee.net, 541-758-9526, or via Twitter @anthonyrimel.

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