Attention Rutgers Community:
The New Brunswick Police Department is investigating an aggravated assault which occurred on Hamilton Street near the intersection with Guilden Street, near the College Avenue Campus. The incident was reported to have occurred on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at approximately 12:30 AM.
In this incident, the victims reporting walking on Hamilton Street when they were approached by another group of individuals. During this encounter, two of the individuals reported being shot by unknown perpetrator(s) for reasons which are not yet known. The two victims received non-life threatening injuries and received treatment at a local area hospital. Neither victim is affiliated with Rutgers University.
The New Brunswick Police Department is actively investigating the incident and asks that anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time, to contact the New Brunswick Police Department's Detective Bureau at (732) 745-5216.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your chances of being a crime victim by taking reasonable precautions, including:
Remaining alert and aware of the people and circumstances around you;
Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement; and
Walking in groups when traveling during late night hours.
For more crime prevention information please visit the Rutgers Public Safety website at http://rupd.rutgers.edu/crimetips.shtml.
Follow the Rutgers Police Department on Nixle for regular updates on issues impacting your community at http://local.nixle.com/rutgers-police-department/.
Authority:
Chief Kenneth Cop
Rutgers University Police Department
August 2, 2014
