Rutgers University police are investigating two separate aggravated assaults reported near the university’s College Avenue Campus in New Brunswick, New Jersey, during the early hours of Sunday, November 1, 2026.
The incidents prompted concern among members of the university community. However, the police announcement confirms that both victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries, received medical attention and survived. No death or suicide was reported in connection with either assault.
First Assault Reported on Stone Street
According to the Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD), the first incident occurred on Stone Street between midnight and 1:30 a.m.
A university-affiliated individual was reportedly involved in a verbal disagreement with a group of unidentified men. The confrontation escalated into a physical attack involving punches and an edged object.
The suspects reportedly left the area, fleeing in the direction of College Avenue. Police have not released detailed descriptions of the individuals involved.
Second Incident at Chi Phi Fraternity House
A separate assault was reported during an event at the Chi Phi Fraternity house, located at 95 College Avenue.
Investigators said an individual was punched following a confrontation with an unidentified man. The victim also sustained injuries that were described as non-life-threatening and received hospital treatment.
Police are investigating both incidents. The available announcement does not establish whether the two assaults were connected.
Police Seek Information
Authorities are asking anyone who witnessed either incident or has relevant information to assist investigators.
People can contact the New Brunswick Police Department Detective Bureau at 732-745-5217 or Rutgers Police at 848-932-8025.
No Death or Suicide Confirmed
Despite the wording circulating in some online headlines, the November 1 police announcement does not report a Rutgers University death or suicide connected to these events.
Both victims survived, and the investigation concerns two separate aggravated assaults. Anyone sharing information about the incidents should avoid presenting an unreported death as fact.
Editorial clarification: This is an assault investigation, not a confirmed death or suicide report.