Tennessee suspect allegedly slashes University of Memphis student's face in dorm room 'ambush': Police

A college student at the University of Memphis was attacked in his dorm room on Tuesday, according to police.

Kaleb Steward, 19, is accused of lying to a University of Memphis employee to gain access into the victim's room on Monday just before noon. After getting into the room, Steward waited until the victim arrived before allegedly attacking him, police said.

Steward is being charged with felony aggravated battery, felony aggravated assault, felony false offense report, carry of weapon on school property, and two misdemeanor charges of vandalism of $1,000 or less.

The victim, a male student, told police officers that he was "ambushed" by Steward while going into his room. The student also told police that the 19-year-old suspect attempted to stab him, but was unsuccessful.

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