Concern has spread across the Rutgers University community following reports of violent incidents near its New Brunswick campus. However, the latest police announcement provides reassurance that the two reported victims survived their injuries and received medical attention.
According to a November 1, 2026, statement from the Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD), authorities are investigating two separate aggravated assaults that occurred between midnight and 1:30 a.m. near the College Avenue Campus.
The first incident happened on Stone Street, where a university-affiliated individual reportedly became involved in a verbal exchange with a group of unidentified men. The confrontation escalated into a physical assault involving fists and an edged object before the suspects fled toward College Avenue.
The second incident occurred during an event at the Chi Phi Fraternity house, located at 95 College Avenue. Police reported that an individual was punched following a confrontation with an unidentified man.
Both victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were treated at a local hospital. Investigators have not released detailed descriptions of the suspects.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the New Brunswick Police Department Detective Bureau at 732-745-5217 or Rutgers Police at 848-932-8025.
Was There a Rutgers University Death or Suicide?
The November 1 police announcement does not confirm any death or suicide connected to these incidents. Both reported victims survived.
The university community is encouraged to remain vigilant and support anyone affected by the incidents.
