May 1, 2006 VUPD# 06-20222 MNPD# 06-232293

At approximately 3:00 am on April 28, VUPD received a report of shots being fired in Lot 3 (near Kissam Quad). An investigation of the incident revealed that the suspect shot at the victim, a student, who was sitting in his vehicle. The victim said the shooting occurred after he and the suspect, whom he recognized, exchanged words from their vehicle. The suspect got out of his vehicle and retrieved what is believed to be a handgun from his trunk. Shortly afterward, he fired shots at the victim's car. Both the student and the suspect immediately fled the scene in their vehicles. No one was injured in this incident.

VUPD has obtained an arrest warrant for the suspect, who is unaffiliated with the university.

IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION RELATING TO THESE OR SIMILAR INCIDENTS,

PLEASE CALL VU POLICE AT 32(2-2745)

IF YOU WISH TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS,

CALL CRIME STOPPERS AT 74-CRIME (742-7463).

PLEASE REMEMBER

• Stay alert and TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS -- If you feel uneasy, leave. 
• On or off campus, walk/jog/bike in groups of three or more in well-lighted and well-traveled areas; otherwise, after dark on campus, use the ESCORT SERVICE. (NOTE: Before parking on campus after dark, stop by the Police & Security Building at 2800 Vanderbilt Place or the ER.
• Ask for an officer to meet & escort you from your parking space.)
• Scan the area before you exit or approach your vehicle/building and while you proceed between sites.
• Have your key ready in hand to quickly access the door of your vehicle/building.
• If strangers approach, maintain a distance and be observant; if they are in a vehicle, get the license plate number.
• Lock doors and windows of your room/building. Don't prop open doors, thwart security measures, or let strangers in.
• Avoid going to ATM's alone, after dark, or if suspicious persons are nearby.
• Think ahead about what you would do under dire circumstances. Try to get a description.

** REPORT SUSPICIOUS PERSONS, VEHICLES, OR ACTIVITIES IMMEDIATELY! **

ON CAMPUS, DIAL 1-1911 OR USE A BLUE LIGHT PHONE!

(NOTE: In Medical Center shuttle lots & Lot 72, call 421-1911!)