Crime Alert: Comstock Hall window struck by bullet

The University of Minnesota Police Department issued the following crime alert today:

At 3:55 a.m. today, a window in Comstock Hall was damaged when it was struck by a bullet. The bullet broke two panes of glass and then landed on the window sill. The resident in the room at the time was not harmed.

University of Minnesota Police responded and officers checked the area directly under the damaged window, as well as areas along the Mississippi River and did not find anything out of the ordinary. The damaged window faced south, and the initial investigation indicates that the bullet was likely fired from a distance, most likely on the West Bank of the Mississippie River, and inadvertently struck the building. It is believed this incident was isolated and was not directed at the resident.

The investigation into the incident continues, and anyone with information is asked to call the University of Minnesota Police Department at 612-624-COPS (2677). Reference case number UM-11-343380.

This Crime Alert is sent in compliance with the federal Clery Act which requires universities to alert the campus community of crimes that may pose an ongoing threat to students and employees. For updates on any developments in this case, please visit the Crime Alerts page on the UMPD website.

For more on campus safety and security, and for a list of campus safety resources available to you, visit the University’s Safety and Security Web site at www1.umn.edu/prepared/ .

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