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Update from October 6, 2017 Incident

INCIDENT: Assault
OCCURRED: October 6, 2017, at approximately 10:56 p.m.
LOCATION: Campus Drive by Stamp Student Union
UMPD CASE #: 2017-64640

BRIEF DETAILS:
On October 6, 2017, at approximately 10:56 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department responded to the Stamp Student Union area for an assault involving a baseball bat. Two male UMD students were walking along Campus Drive near Stamp Student Union when they got into a verbal altercation with a passing vehicle. A male passenger got out of the vehicle and began following the two students. The passenger then went back to the car and retrieved a baseball bat. The passenger then exchanged words with the two students and then struck one of the students. The passenger then got back into the vehicle and drove towards Baltimore Avenue.

The student was taken to a local hospital and has since been released.

Our Criminal Investigations Unit has identified the two suspects involved in this incident. They have no affiliation with the University and were issued a denial of access for the campus. Charges will be filed.

The University of Maryland Police Department, Criminal Investigations Unit is conducting an investigation. Individuals with any information regarding this incident are encouraged to contact police at 301-405-3555. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may email http://www.umpd.umd.edu/contact/anonymous_tip.cfm .
When available for release, additional information, may be obtained by accessing the "UMD Safety Notice" portion of our web site: http://universityofmarylandpolice.com/stats/safety_notices.cfm andhttp://umpdnews.umd.edu/home
 
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.
If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling #3333 from a mobile phone or 301-405-3333.
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.
See Something, Say Something!
Be Smart, Be Safe!
Download the UMD Guardian app through the Google Play store or the Apple App Store. You can create a virtual safety escort or you can text a tip to UMPD.
 
Safety Resources:
University of Maryland Police Department
Emergency Number 301-405-3333/ #3333 from a mobile phone/ 911
 
Prince George's County Police Department
911 from mobile phone / 301-352-1200 (non-emergency) / 911
 
UMD Police Walking Escort
Non-Emergency: 301-405-3555
 
NITE Ride
301-314-6483
 
Help Center (Peer Counseling & Crisis Intervention)
301-314-4357
 
Counseling Center
301-314-7651
 
CARE (Confidential Services for Sexual Assault/Harassment/Rape)
301-741-3442
 
Health Center
301-314-8180
 
Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct 
 
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