Two males were shot by an individual, who fled the scene, at 3:16 a.m. Sunday at 901 Regent Drive, according to an NIU Police safety bulletin Sunday.

The two victims were conscious and taken to the hospital. The suspect was described as a 5’6” African American male with dreadlock hair, wearing a white T-Shirt and jeans, according to the safety bulletin.

Cmdr. Robert Redel did not respond to a request for comment.

There were 39 cases of shots being fired in 2014, 47 in 2013 and 38 in 2012, according to the 2014 DeKalb Police Department Annual Report.

Anyone with information on the report can contact the DeKalb Police Department at 815-748-8400, DeKalb County Crime Stoppers at 815-895-3272 or the NIU Police Department at 815-753-1212.