Clery Act Safety Alert
Shooting
Incident Date/Time: Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Incident Location: Auburn Avenue & Piedmont Avenue
Incident Description:The Atlanta Police responded to a Disturbance/Verbal Altercation between 2 Non‐GSU males and 1 Non‐GSU female.
One male was shot in the leg. The male and female suspects fled North on Piedmont Ave toward John Wesley Dobbs
from Calhoun Park then East on John Wesley Dobbs towards Jessie Hill. The Georgia State University Police Department
also responded to assist the Atlanta Police Department with securing the scene.
Description of Suspect:1 Black male, 5’9″ in height, wearing camouflage pants, hooded jacket, multi‐colored coat with
a dreadlock hairstyle and armed with a handgun. The black female was wearing dark clothing.
Status of Investigation: This incident is being investigated by the Atlanta Police Department.
Safety Tips
Please walk in groups of two or more when walking around campus and continue to stay vigilant and aware of your surroundings.
If you have any information about this incident, please contact the Georgia State University Police at (404) 413-2100. Tips may also be made through the GSU LiveSafe App and the Campus Crime Stoppers Program 404-577-TIPS
You may request a safety escort on campus by calling the GSU Police at (404) 413-2100. A police officer or a security guard will drive or walk you to your destination.
Please contact Crime Prevention at (404) 413-3213 for Safety Tips and Safety Programs.
GSU Police Department
404-413-3333
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