Eric Latroy Brown, 40, was arrested in the East Downtown area near the intersection of Texas Avenue and St. Emanuel Street, according to a social media post by the Harris County District Attorney's Office.

The University of Houston is addressing safety concerns on and around campus and providing a clear update on the steps being taken to protect our community.

University of Houston students gathered on campus Wednesday afternoon to call for more widespread safety efforts after a string of violent crimes.

UH Police said a student reported an attack at knifepoint on the second floor of the Welcome Center student parking garage. According to the victim, she was sexually assaulted in her own vehicle. Campus police arrested a man matching he description of the suspect near the scene on the same night.

In a series of emails, University of Houston officials said the university police department is aggressively pursuing leads and increasing police presence across campus in response to the incidents while urging students to stay vigilant.

The search for a man wanted in connection with an assault at the University of Houston has been captured. What we know Eric Latroy Brown has been apprehended by authorities on Tuesday afternoon. The Harris County District Attorney's Office said Brown was arrested at the Texas and St.