Press Release Number: 4547
Incident Number: 19-0001068
Release Date: 12/7/2019
Offense: Risking a Catastrophe / Criminal Mischief
Grading: F-3
Date/Time Reported
Date Reported | Time Reported | Date From | Date To |
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12/7/2019 | 11:05 PM | 12/6/2019 | 12/6/2019 |
Time/Location
Location | Time From | Time To |
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57 College Place, The Hut | 10:30 PM | 10:50 PM |
Summary of Events
On or about the above date, time, and location a University police officer on routine patrol was advised that person(s) unknown had ignited a large smoke grenade on the stage inside the venue near the conclusion of the scheduled D.J. event being held inside. The device emitted a significant quantity of a dense purple smoke, before an individual removed the device from the building. Several individuals reported having difficulty breathing as a result of this incident. In addition to the smoke, the device caused minor burn damage to the carpet on the floor of the stage. An investigation continues. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact police at 570-662-4900.