Attention Rutgers Community:
The New Brunswick Police Department (NBPD) is investigating an aggravated assault which was reported to have occurred on Sunday, August 30, 2015 at approximately 12:40 AM in the area of Hamilton Street and Hartwell Street.
In this incident the victim was walking in the area and reported being struck in the left arm by an unknown projectile discharged from a passing vehicle. The vehicle was described as a dark colored older model four door sedan occupied by four male perpetrators, which fled the area in an unknown direction. The descriptions of the perpetrators are limited at this time.
The victim is affiliated with Rutgers University and received a non-life threatening injury and received treatment at a local hospital.
The New Brunswick Police Department is actively investigating this incident and asks that anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time, contact the New Brunswick Police Department Detective Bureau at 732-745-5217.
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;
Avoid isolated or dark areas;
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
August 30, 2015
