UW, MPD respond to Langdon Street incident

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is offering resources and support to UW students who may have been impacted by an off-campus criminal incident on Friday night.

There is no ongoing threat to safety.

At approximately 11:15 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3, UW-Madison Police and the Madison Police Department responded to reports of a shooting on the 200 block of Langdon St., several blocks from campus, according to Madison Police reports.

A preliminary MPD investigation revealed that the incident involved a large physical altercation in the street and a single gunshot. One 18-year-old victim was transported to a local hospital where they were treated and released. A second victim sustained minor injuries.

Multiple UWPD Off Campus Alerts about the incident were issued overnight through the BadgerSafe app.

With the assistance of UWPD, officers took one 18-year-old suspect who is not affiliated with UW-Madison into custody nearby.

UW leaders are also expressing their appreciation to first responders from UWPD, Madison Police, Madison Fire, all of whom quickly responded to the scene.

Anyone with information, photos or videos from the incident is asked to contact Madison Area Crime Stoppers at 608-266-6014 or online at p3tips.com. Information may be shared anonymously and could be eligible for a monetary award if an arrest is made.

Resources are available for student support:

• Counseling staff at University Health Services (UHS) are available to talk with students affected by recent events or other personal concerns. You can make an appointment online or by calling (608) 265-5600.
• The UHS crisis support line is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days a year at (608) 265-5600 (option 9).
• The Office of Student Assistance and Support connects students who are navigating personal, academic, or health issues to supportive campus and community resources. Contact OSAS by phone at (608) 263-5700, email [email protected], or schedule a drop-in virtual or in-person appointment.
• UWPD encourages all students to download the BadgerSAFE app and enable off-campus alerts. Additional resources for safety and security are available.