NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ --
Rutgers University said its campus is now safe after three people were stabbed at the business school Friday afternoon.The school sent out an alert to its New Brunswick campus. This is the message posted on social media at 2:51 p.m.:
RU ALERT: Stabbing at Rutgers Business School (New Brunswick). Avoid the area and/or take shelter. 11/04/2016 14:45:32 EDT
— Rutgers University (@RutgersU) November 4, 2016
A school spokesperson said the situation is no longer active.
It later posted that a suspect was in custody:
RU ALERT: Suspect in custody. Area is safe. Police investigation ongoing. 11/04/2016 15:29:35 EDT
— Rutgers University (@RutgersU) November 4, 2016
A statement from the school said the stabbing happened at the Rutgers Business School in Piscataway, New Jersey at about 2:30 p.m., and that there is no danger to the community.
"Three individuals, including the suspect are currently being treated for their injuries," a spokesperson said in the statement.
There's no word yet on a motive for the stabbing.
