Fairfield Man Charged In Rape Of Sacred Heart Student In Dorm

FAIRFIELD, CT — A Fairfield man is accused of raping a Sacred Heart University student at her dorm, according to the Connecticut Post.

The incident occurred Oct. 9, when Jack F. Shukri, 24, met up with the 19-year-old student after they communicated on the dating app Tinder, the Post reported. Once at the dorm, Shukri pushed the student onto a couch in an empty common room and sexually assaulted the woman, ignoring her screams until her roommates heard the shouts and pulled Shukri away from the victim, according to the Post.

Shukri, who is a security guard for a company unaffiliated with Sacred Heart, claimed his actions were consensual, the Post reported.

Fairfield officers were asked to stand by Wednesday as a U.S. Marshal Fugitive Task Force took Shukri into custody at his home on Wilson Street, according to local police. The Bridgeport Police Department is listed in court records as the arresting agency, but did not respond to requests for information about the case.

Shukri, who is charged with first-degree sexual assault, a felony, is scheduled to be arraigned Jan. 18 and is free on a $100,000 bond, according to court records.

“The safety of our students, faculty and staff is always our top priority, and we regularly communicate with our students about personal safety,” said Deb Noack, executive director of communications for Sacred Heart, in a prepared statement. “This is an ongoing investigation and we are working closely with the police. Our Title IX coordinator provides support and services to our students who come forward after a sexual assault. Support is immediate and ongoing. Counseling and academic support are also provided to ensure their future success.”