Corvallis, Ore. – Authorities have identified a man suspected of starting a fire outside a home near Oregon State University, entering the home and stabbing five people inside before fleeing.
Police Lt. Daniel Duncan said the man fled Monday morning, but officers found him near the Benton County Senior Center.
He was taken to the hospital after his arrest for reasons that have not been disclosed. He was jailed Monday night.
The Gazette-Times reported the man has been identified as Benjamin Bucknell, 22.
Benton County Assistant District Attorney Amie Matusko said she expects to arraign Bucknell today on charges of assault, arson, burglary, unlawful use of a weapon and criminal mischief.
Oregon State University spokesman Steve Clark said a current student and a former student were among the people who were stabbed.
