**Community Notice**
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 Prince George's County Police Department.
INCIDENT: Off-Campus Assault with a Weapon
OCCURRED: March 12, 2024 (Tuesday)/ Approximately 3:47 a.m.
LOCATION: 9000 block of Baltimore Avenue, College Park, Maryland
PGPD CASE #: PP24-0014762
BRIEF DETAILS:
On March 12, 2024, at approximately 3:51 a.m., the University of Maryland Police Department and the Prince George’s County Police Department responded to the 9000 block of Baltimore Avenue for an off-campus assault with a weapon. The incident occurred at a commercial establishment, at approximately 3:47 a.m., today.
It was reported that a woman was injured and needed medical assistance. Further investigation revealed the woman sustained a gunshot wound. She was taken to a local area hospital for treatment. The suspect involved left the scene in a vehicle.
Preliminarily, it appears this is not a random act.
The Prince George’s County Police Department is continuing to investigate this incident.
Anyone with information related to this incident and/or the possible identity of the suspect are encouraged to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department (911 or 301-352-1200 ).
When available for release, additional information, including updated description of suspect(s) may be obtained by accessing the "UMD Safety Notice" portion of our web site: https://www.umpd.umd.edu/stats/safety_notices.cfm and https://umpdnews.umd.edu/
Safety Tips:
The University of Maryland Police Department provides a walking escort service for anyone who feels unsafe when 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
Prince George's County Police Department
Emergency Number - 911
Non-Emergency Number - 301-352-1200
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