The New Brunswick Police Department is investigating an incident which was reported to have occurred on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at approximately 2:00 AM. This incident occurred on Hamilton Street near the intersection with High Street in New Brunswick. In this incident, witnesses reported observing a physical altercation in the street and that one of the participants fired a weapon into the air. Upon the arrival of the New Brunswick Police Department, all of the participants had fled the area and there were no reported injuries.
The perpetrator who fired a weapon was described as a male wearing a white t-shirt who was reported to have fled from the area on Hamilton Street towards Louis Street in a white vehicle, possibly a Honda Accord.
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, 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:
- Remain alert and aware of people and circumstances around you;
- Avoid isolated or dark areas and
- Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
For more crime prevention information please visit the Rutgers Public Safety website at: http://rupd.rutgers.edu/crimetips.shtml.
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Authority:
Chief Kenneth Cop
December 14, 2014
