Off-Campus Assault with a Weapon (03/12/24)

**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. See Something, Say Something! Be Smart, Be Safe!