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  "id": "2026-06-17-nyu-washington-square-park-aggravated-assault",
  "slug": "nyu-washington-square-park-aggravated-assault-2026-06-17",
  "institution": {
    "name": "New York University",
    "shortName": "NYU",
    "state": "NY",
    "type": "private-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "NYU Alert / Clery Campus Notice",
    "enrollment": 60000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2026-06-17",
    "type": "assault",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Aggravated assault in Washington Square Park",
    "headlinePublic": "Aggravated assault in Washington Square Park",
    "summary": "NYU Campus Safety [issued a Clery Campus Notice](https://t.e2ma.net/webview/tbg6ok/28e8ffc0fd3c109d350a02ad073b1fd6) for an aggravated assault in Washington Square Park.",
    "outcome": "DCS monitoring at capture."
  },
  "alerts": [
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      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "NYU Clery Campus Notice\n\nAggravated Assault\n\nOn Thursday, June 18, at 8:17 a.m., the Department of Campus Safety received a report of a stabbing that occurred at approximately 8:05 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, in Washington Square Park in Manhattan.\n\nThe non-NYU victim confronted an individual in Washington Square Park. During the altercation, several bystanders intervened. In response, a family member of the victim deployed bear spray affecting those involved and additional individuals in the surrounding area. A physical fight ensued involving the victim, family member, and multiple other individuals. During the fight, the victim was stabbed once in the chest with a knife. The victim and family member then fled northbound toward University Place, pursued by the persons of interest, whom the victim said were armed with knives.\n\nThe victim and their family member were arrested by the NYPD for the use of bear spray.\n\nThe stabbing is under investigation by the NYPD.\n\nDescription of Suspect(s): The below photograph shows one of the two individuals who was involved in the fight when the stabbing occurred and this individual continued to pursue the victim through Washington Square Park and onto University Place. The other individual involved remained in the Park.\n\nThe NYU Department of Campus Safety will continue to monitor the incident. If you have any additional information about this incident, please contact the NYPD at 800-577-TIPS and NYU Campus Safety at (212) 998-2222.\n\nPlease Remember These Safety Tips:\n\nBe aware of your surroundings, especially when walking alone.\nUsing a smartphone or other electronic device, especially with ear buds, can be distracting and may make you a vulnerable target for an assailant.\nTrust your instincts. If you feel that you may be in danger, seek out others, a store, or an open NYU facility that has Campus Safety Officers posted.\nTry not to walk alone during late-night hours. Walk in groups, whenever you can, there is always safety in numbers.\nIf you are the victim of - or witness to - a crime, call 911 immediately and then report the incident to the Department of Campus Safety at (212) 998-2222.\nNYU Students can call the Wellness Exchange at (212) 443-9999, 24/7, for confidential medical and counseling support.\nNYU Faculty, Administrators, and Staff can call the Employee Assistance Program powered by Optum at (888) 980-8740, 24/7, for confidential counseling support.\n\nCheck out our website to learn more about how to stay safe on campus and around the city, including tips, community engagement events, and digital programming.\n\nRead more about our notification policy and procedures. You can also learn more about Campus Safety's services and review answers to Frequently Asked Questions on our website.",
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      "confidence": "high",
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        "Distinct incident from 2026-06-13-nyu-vanderbilt-hall-fondling: different date, location, and assault vs fondling."
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      "timestampApprox": "Sent after 8:17 AM EDT on June 18, 2026, when Campus Safety received the report; the notice carries no send time"
    }
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  "context": "NYU posts Clery Campus Notices on its [safety-alerts listing](https://www.nyu.edu/life/safety-health-wellness/campus-safety/safety-alerts.html). Official product: the [Emma webview](https://t.e2ma.net/webview/tbg6ok/28e8ffc0fd3c109d350a02ad073b1fd6).",
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  "confidence": "high",
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  "dateAdded": "2026-09-21",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-09-21",
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