Attention Rutgers Community:
The New Brunswick Police Department is currently investigating a shooting which is reported to have occurred on December 26, 2015, at approximately 12:15 AM on Harvey Street between Somerset and French Streets.
In this incident the victim, who is not affiliated, reported that while he was walking on Harvey Street a car pulled alongside him and the passenger called out to him. The passenger then exited the vehicle and chased the victim while firing a handgun at him. The perpetrator then fled towards Somerset Street. The victim was shot twice through the lower leg and was transported to a local area hospital where he is expected to fully recover from his injuries.
The perpetrator is described as a light skinned black male with shoulder length dread locks. The vehicle is described as an older model grey two door Honda.
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:
• Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement;
• Remaining alert and aware of the people and circumstances around you;
• Avoid isolated or dark areas;
• Walking in groups when traveling during late night hours.
The Rutgers University Police Department provides escorts to students, faculty, and staff upon request. The escorts provide our community with personalized service to their vehicles, campus residence, or the University's mass transit system. In order to request a security escort we ask that an individual contact the police communications center at 732-932-7211.
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 26, 2015
