The suspect, arrested shortly after the incident, has been identified as Damon Thompson, a 20-year-old UCLA senior. Thompson was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is being held on $1 million bail. The 20-year-old victim is being treated at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center for multiple stab wounds, including wounds to the neck.

The victim's family asked that the following statement be released: "The 20-year-old victim of yesterday's stabbing on the UCLA campus is showing signs of improvement, and her surgeons expect a good result as she continues to heal. Her parents wish to express their thanks to everyone for their concern, and also wish to extend their gratitude to the police and emergency responders and appreciation to the UCLA medical team for the excellent medical care she is receiving at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center."

UCLA police received a report of a stabbing in a chemistry teaching lab on the sixth floor of William G. Young Hall at approximately 12:20 p.m. on Oct. 8. UCLA police requested LAPD assistance due to the large number of potential witnesses to be interviewed.

More than 30 students may have information, police said. Campus psychological counselors are being made available to students.

Activities at Young Hall, including classes and lab sessions, were resuming Friday.

No additional information is available at this time, pending the investigation. Anyone with information is requested to contact UCLA police at 310-825-9371.