Crime Alert: Off-campus Incident

by Betsy Chapman, Ph.D. ('92, MA '94)

The Winston-Salem Police Department is investigating an incident that occurred at an off-campus house on Long Drive early this morning. Two Wake Forest students have been transported to a local hospital with knife wounds following an altercation at an off-campus party.

Police do not believe there is a continuing threat to students or others near campus. Investigators believe parties involved are known to each other.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Winston-Salem Police Department at 336-773-7700, CrimeStoppers at 336-727-2800, or the Wake Forest University Police Department at 336-758-5591.

The Wake Forest University Police Department recommends reviewing personal safety and crime prevention tips and encourage students faculty and staff to download LiveSafe, the free personal mobile campus safety application.

 

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