Student Attacked With Baseball Bat On University Of Maryland Campus: Police

COLLEGE PARK, MD — Two University of Maryland students were attacked on campus by a man with a baseball bat Friday night, University police said.

Police were called to the Stamp Student Union area of campus for an assault at about 10:56 p.m. The two male students told officers they were walking in the area when they got into a verbal altercation with people inside of a passing car.

A male passenger got out of the car and began to follow the two students, police said. The suspect then went back to the car and retrieved a baseball bat. The suspect exchanged words with the students and struck one of them, before he fled in the car towards Baltimore Avenue, police said.

The student was taken to a local hospital and has since been released, police said. Police have identified two suspects involved in the incident, and they have no affiliation with the University. The suspects were issued a denial of access for the campus. Charges will be filed, police said.

The University of Maryland Police Department, Criminal Investigations Unit is conducting an investigation. Individuals with any information regarding this incident are encouraged to contact police at 301-405-3555. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may email police here.

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