Manhunt In Princeton After Threat: 'I'm Going To Snipe You'

PRINCETON, NJ — A warrant has been issued for a Trenton man in connection with a threat made to the Terrace Club at Princeton University on Tuesday, police said Wednesday morning.

Darnell Pygum came to the club on Washington Road at about 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 6. Police said he was looking for a job, but “appeared to be intoxicated and was behaving strangely by approaching and hugging club members and staff.”

When he was asked to leave, he did, but he later called the club and made a direct threat to the manager, police said. On Tuesday, the university reported he didn't leave immediately, but had left before police arrived. It said Pygum was a former employee of the club.

“That is the last time you are going to yell at me,” Pygum reportedly told the manager. “I got something for you, I'm going to snipe you, I'm going to get you, I'll be waiting for you outside this afternoon when you leave work."

Princeton police have issued a warrant for the arrest of Pygum, who is known to police in several Mercer County municipalities. His image is attached to this post. Residents are advised not to attempt to apprehend or approach him.

Anyone who comes into contact or sees Pygum is asked to call the Princeton Police at 609-921-2100 Ext. 0 or DSgt. Ben Gering at 609-921-2100 Ext. 1840 and report his whereabouts immediately.

The Terrace Club is one of the 11 eating clubs currently on the campus of Princeton University. It is the only club not located on Prospect Avenue. It was founded in 1904.

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The attached image of Darnell Pygum was provided by the Princeton Police Department