**Community Advisory**
The purpose of this e-mail is to make you aware of an incident that occurred off-campus near the University of Maryland, College Park campus. The following is a synopsis of an incident reported to the Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Prince George’s County Division.
INCIDENT: Off-Campus 1st Degree Assault (Non-Contact Shooting)
OCCURRED: August 26, 2026 (Wednesday)/ Approximately 2:45 p.m.
LOCATION: Paint Branch Trail by Lakeland Road, College Park, Maryland
PARK POLICE CASE #: 2601835
BRIEF DETAILS:
On August 26, 2026, at approximately 4:37 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department was notified by the Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Prince George’s County Division of an off-campus incident.
Officers responded to the area of the Paint Branch Trail by Lakeland Road and 48th Avenue and were informed of the following: A juvenile male saw two juvenile males retrieve a gun from their clothing. The victim then began to run east along the trail, when a suspect discharged the weapon towards the victim as he was running away. The suspects then left the area in a red vehicle. No injuries were reported. Based on the investigation, it appears that the suspects are “possibly” known to the victim.
The Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Prince George’s County Division is continuing to investigate this incident. Any inquiries can be directed to parkpolice.pio@pgparks.com
When available for release, additional information, including updated description of the suspect may be obtained by accessing UMPD News.
Safety Tips:
The University of Maryland Police Department provides a walking escort service for anyone walking on or near campus. If you would like a walking escort, please call to request one at 301-405-3555. You may also use a blue light emergency phone to call for an escort.
Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances around you.
Trust your instincts. They are a natural gift that tells you when something is wrong.
If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling 911 or 301-405-3333.
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Safety Resources:
University of Maryland Police Department
Emergency Number - 301-405-3333 / #3333 from a mobile phone (AT&T and Verizon Wireless) / 911
Non-Emergency Number - 301-405-3555
Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Prince George’s County Division
Emergency Number - 301-459-3232
Non-Emergency Number - 301-459-9088
Office of Emergency Management and Business Continuity
https://prepare.umd.edu/ for quick access to phone numbers and emergency guide
UMD Guardian (Mobile Campus Safety App)
https://umpdnews.umd.edu/download-umd-guardian-app-today
UMD Police Walking Escort
301-405-3555
NITE Ride
301-314-3687
https://transportation.umd.edu/shuttle-um/nite-ride
ADA/504 Coordinator
301-405-2841
https://accessibility.umd.edu/