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Homicide near downtown campus garage prompts avoid-the-area timely warning

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Confirmed Threat

Tulane University Police Department issued a campus crime notice for a homicide incident on 2025-09-28. The full text is recovered from the official TUPD PDF on the Crime Alerts archive. Local coverage includes Man fatally shot on Loyola Avenue.

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Tulane University
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1 message in sequence · 1 verified verbatim

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INITIAL ALERTEmail
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TIMELY WARNING - Homicide – DOWNTOWN CAMPUS From Tulane University Police Department Date Sun 9/28/2025 2:38 AM Subject: TIMELY WARNING - Homicide – DOWNTOWN CAMPUS Date: September 28, 2025 Occurrence Information: Content Warning: This notification includes information related to a homicide. Date & Time: September 28, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m. Location: Lasalle St. and Perdido St., near the H.E.A.L. Garage located at 300 LaSalle St. Reported Offense: On Tuesday, September 28, 2025, at approximately 12:55 a.m., the Tulane University Police Department learned that an aggravated assault by shooting had occurred near the downtown campus on LaSalle St. and Perdido St, near the H.E.A.L. garage (300 LaSalle St). New Orleans Police Department investigators shared that two subjects shot a non-Tulane affiliated individual. It is believed that the victim was shot by two unknown suspects driving a silver vehicle. No information related to the description of the perpetrator(s) has been provided at this time. This is an active crime scene, avoid this area at this time. The incident was originally reported to the New Orleans Police Department, which is leading the investigation. Anyone with information related to this criminal act is urged to call the Tulane University Police Department at 504-865-5381 or the New Orleans Police Department at 911. INVESTIGATION ONGOING: If you have any information about these crimes, call TUPD at 504- 865-5381 or NOPD at 504-821-2222. Please Remember These Safety Tips: Be aware of your surroundings at all times even in areas or places you feel safe. Beware of individuals approaching you or your vehicle. Whenever possible, travel well-lit, busy routes. Resources: TUPD Emergency: 504-865-5911 Non-Emergency: 504-865-5381 NOPD Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 504-821-2222 Helpful Numbers Late Night Transportation: 504-314-SAFE Escort: 504-865-5381 TUPD website NOLA Crime Map
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TUPD PDF (TimelyWarning_HomicideDowntownCampus_092825)publicsafety.tulane.edufind archived copies
Full official Safety Notice / Timely Warning PDF from publicsafety.tulane.edu crime-alerts archive.
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Message elements

How the first alert is built

To check this alert, Claude (an AI) read it in full 25 separate times, independently. Each read decided whether the message answers each of the six questions and gave a short reason. A final reviewer then weighed all 25 and wrote the plain-English verdict you see when you open a row. The score (for example 22/25) is how many reads agreed; the 25 individual reads are tucked underneath if you want to check them.

TIMELY WARNING - Homicide – DOWNTOWN CAMPUS From Tulane University Police Department Date Sun 9/28/2025 2:38 AM Subject: TIMELY WARNING - Homicide – DOWNTOWN CAMPUS Date: September 28, 2025 Occurrence Information: Content Warning: This notification includes information related to a homicide. Date & Time: September 28, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m. Location: Lasalle St. and Perdido St., near the H.E.A.L. Garage located at 300 LaSalle St. Reported Offense: On Tuesday, September 28, 2025, at approximately 12:55 a.m., the Tulane University Police Department learned that an aggravated assault by shooting had occurred near the downtown campus on LaSalle St. and Perdido St, near the H.E.A.L. garage (300 LaSalle St). New Orleans Police Department investigators shared that two subjects shot a non-Tulane affiliated individual. It is believed that the victim was shot by two unknown suspects driving a silver vehicle. No information related to the description of the perpetrator(s) has been provided at this time. This is an active crime scene, avoid this area at this time. The incident was originally reported to the New Orleans Police Department, which is leading the investigation. Anyone with information related to this criminal act is urged to call the Tulane University Police Department at 504-865-5381 or the New Orleans Police Department at 911. INVESTIGATION ONGOING: If you have any information about these crimes, call TUPD at 504- 865-5381 or NOPD at 504-821-2222. Please Remember These Safety Tips: Be aware of your surroundings at all times even in areas or places you feel safe. Beware of individuals approaching you or your vehicle. Whenever possible, travel well-lit, busy routes. Resources: TUPD Emergency: 504-865-5911 Non-Emergency: 504-865-5381 NOPD Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 504-821-2222 Helpful Numbers Late Night Transportation: 504-314-SAFE Escort: 504-865-5381 TUPD website NOLA Crime Map

  • Sourcepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Unanimous: the message is issued from the Tulane University Police Department, explicitly named in the header.

    Who is sending the alert and who is responding. People act faster on a message from a clearly identifiable, credible sender, such as a named department, the police, or a branded alert system, than on an anonymous notice. A branded signature counts.

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    1. present: From 'Tulane University Police Department' explicitly named.
    2. present: 'Tulane University Police Department' identifies issuing authority.
    3. present: From 'Tulane University Police Department', explicitly named.
    4. present: From Tulane University Police Department (TUPD).
    5. present: Issued 'From Tulane University Police Department'.
    6. present: From Tulane University Police Department, timely warning.
    7. present: From 'Tulane University Police Department' as stated in header.
    8. present: From 'Tulane University Police Department' named at top.
    9. present: 'Tulane University Police Department' identified.
    10. present: From 'Tulane University Police Department', named explicitly
    11. present: 'Tulane University Police Department' identifies sender.
    12. present: From 'Tulane University Police Department', labeled 'TIMELY WARNING'.
    13. present: From Tulane University Police Department, named TUPD.
    14. present: From 'Tulane University Police Department', a named agency.
    15. present: From 'Tulane University Police Department' explicitly named.
    16. present: 'From Tulane University Police Department' explicitly identified.
    17. present: Names the Tulane University Police Department as sender.
    18. present: From 'Tulane University Police Department'.
    19. present: From 'Tulane University Police Department'.
    20. present: From 'Tulane University Police Department'.
    21. present: From 'Tulane University Police Department'.
    22. present: From Tulane University Police Department, subject 'TIMELY WARNING - Homicide'.
    23. present: From Tulane University Police Department per header, referencing NOPD.
    24. present: 'From Tulane University Police Department' identifies sender.
    25. present: Issued 'From Tulane University Police Department'.
  • Hazardpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Unanimous: the message names a Homicide resulting from an aggravated assault by shooting.

    What the threat actually is. A complete warning names the specific danger, such as a shooter, a fire, a tornado, or a gas leak, rather than a vague emergency, because people decide what to do based on what they are facing.

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    1. present: Labeled 'TIMELY WARNING - Homicide' describing 'an aggravated assault by shooting.'
    2. present: 'Homicide'/'aggravated assault by shooting' names the hazard specifically.
    3. present: Labeled 'Homicide' and describes 'aggravated assault by shooting'.
    4. present: Names 'Homicide' and 'aggravated assault by shooting' specifically.
    5. present: Names a 'Homicide' and describes an 'aggravated assault by shooting'.
    6. present: Names 'Homicide' / aggravated assault by shooting.
    7. present: Names 'Homicide' and 'aggravated assault by shooting' specifically.
    8. present: Names 'Homicide' and 'aggravated assault by shooting'.
    9. present: 'aggravated assault by shooting' names the hazard.
    10. present: Names 'Homicide' and 'aggravated assault by shooting'
    11. present: 'Homicide' and 'aggravated assault by shooting' name the specific hazard.
    12. present: Names 'Homicide' and 'aggravated assault by shooting'.
    13. present: Names 'Homicide' and 'aggravated assault by shooting'.
    14. present: Names 'Homicide' and describes 'an aggravated assault by shooting'.
    15. present: Names 'Homicide' via 'aggravated assault by shooting'.
    16. present: Names 'Homicide'/'aggravated assault by shooting' specifically.
    17. present: States an aggravated assault by shooting as the hazard.
    18. present: Titled 'TIMELY WARNING - Homicide' and describes 'aggravated assault by shooting'.
    19. present: Labeled 'TIMELY WARNING - Homicide', describes 'aggravated assault by shooting'.
    20. present: Names 'Homicide' via 'aggravated assault by shooting'.
    21. present: States 'Homicide' and 'aggravated assault by shooting'.
    22. present: Names 'aggravated assault by shooting'/homicide.
    23. present: Describes a 'Homicide' from 'an aggravated assault by shooting'.
    24. present: 'Homicide' and 'aggravated assault by shooting' named.
    25. present: Reports 'an aggravated assault by shooting' (homicide).
  • Locationpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Unanimous: the specific location, Lasalle St. and Perdido St. near the H.E.A.L. Garage, is given.

    Where the threat is. Saying whether danger is in a specific building, a part of campus, or area-wide lets people judge their own proximity and choose a safe direction. Without a where, a warning is hard to act on precisely.

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    1. present: Names 'Lasalle St. and Perdido St., near the H.E.A.L. Garage.'
    2. present: 'Lasalle St. and Perdido St., near the H.E.A.L. Garage' given.
    3. present: Gives 'Lasalle St. and Perdido St., near the H.E.A.L. Garage'.
    4. present: Names 'Lasalle St. and Perdido St., near the H.E.A.L. Garage'.
    5. present: States 'Lasalle St. and Perdido St., near the H.E.A.L. Garage'.
    6. present: Names Lasalle St. and Perdido St., near H.E.A.L. Garage.
    7. present: States 'Lasalle St. and Perdido St., near the H.E.A.L. Garage located at 300 LaSalle St.'.
    8. present: Names 'Lasalle St. and Perdido St., near the H.E.A.L. Garage'.
    9. present: 'Lasalle St. and Perdido St., near the H.E.A.L. Garage'.
    10. present: Names 'Lasalle St. and Perdido St., near the H.E.A.L. Garage'
    11. present: 'Lasalle St. and Perdido St., near the H.E.A.L. Garage' is specific.
    12. present: Names 'Lasalle St. and Perdido St., near the H.E.A.L. Garage'.
    13. present: Names 'Lasalle St. and Perdido St., near the H.E.A.L. Garage'.
    14. present: Gives 'Lasalle St. and Perdido St., near the H.E.A.L. Garage'.
    15. present: Names 'Lasalle St. and Perdido St., near the H.E.A.L. Garage'.
    16. present: Names 'Lasalle St. and Perdido St., near the H.E.A.L. Garage'.
    17. present: Names Lasalle St. and Perdido St. near the H.E.A.L. Garage.
    18. present: Names 'Lasalle St. and Perdido St., near the H.E.A.L. Garage'.
    19. present: Names 'Lasalle St. and Perdido St., near the H.E.A.L. Garage'.
    20. present: Names 'Lasalle St. and Perdido St., near the H.E.A.L. Garage'.
    21. present: Names 'Lasalle St. and Perdido St., near the H.E.A.L. Garage'.
    22. present: Names Lasalle St. and Perdido St., H.E.A.L. Garage.
    23. present: Names 'Lasalle St. and Perdido St., near the H.E.A.L. Garage'.
    24. present: 'Lasalle St. and Perdido St., near the H.E.A.L. Garage' given.
    25. present: Names 'Lasalle St. and Perdido St., near the H.E.A.L. Garage'.
  • Guidancepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Unanimous: the message instructs recipients this is an active crime scene and to 'avoid this area at this time.'

    The protective action to take. A clear, specific instruction, such as shelter in place, evacuate, avoid the area, or run-hide-fight, drives faster and more correct protective behavior than describing the threat alone.

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    1. present: Instructs 'This is an active crime scene, avoid this area at this time.'
    2. present: 'This is an active crime scene, avoid this area at this time.'
    3. present: Instructs 'avoid this area at this time'.
    4. present: Instructs 'avoid this area at this time'.
    5. present: Instructs 'avoid this area at this time'.
    6. present: Instructs 'avoid this area at this time'.
    7. present: Instructs 'avoid this area at this time'.
    8. present: Instructs 'avoid this area at this time'.
    9. present: 'This is an active crime scene, avoid this area at this time.'
    10. present: Instructs 'avoid this area at this time'
    11. present: 'This is an active crime scene, avoid this area at this time' is protective guidance.
    12. present: Instructs 'avoid this area at this time'.
    13. present: Instructs 'avoid this area at this time'.
    14. present: Instructs 'avoid this area at this time' and to call police with information.
    15. present: Instructs 'avoid this area at this time'.
    16. present: Instructs 'avoid this area at this time'.
    17. present: Tells recipients this is an active crime scene, avoid this area.
    18. present: Instructs 'avoid this area at this time'.
    19. present: Instructs 'avoid this area at this time'.
    20. present: Instructs 'This is an active crime scene, avoid this area at this time'.
    21. present: Instructs 'This is an active crime scene, avoid this area at this time'.
    22. present: Instructs to avoid this area at this time.
    23. present: States 'This is an active crime scene, avoid this area at this time.'
    24. present: 'This is an active crime scene, avoid this area at this time.'
    25. present: Instructs 'avoid this area at this time'.
  • Timepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Unanimous: the message gives a specific date and time, September 28, 2025 at approximately 12:30 a.m. (with a follow-up 12:55 a.m. reference).

    When the message applies. A timestamp, the word now or immediately, or a phrase like until further notice tells the reader whether the danger is current and how quickly to act.

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    1. present: States 'September 28, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m.'
    2. present: 'September 28, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m.' given.
    3. present: Gives 'September 28, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m.'.
    4. present: States 'September 28, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m.'.
    5. present: States 'September 28, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m.'.
    6. present: States 'September 28, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m.'.
    7. present: States 'September 28, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m.'.
    8. present: States 'September 28, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m.'.
    9. present: 'September 28, 2025, at approximately 12:55 a.m.'
    10. present: States 'September 28, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m.'
    11. present: 'September 28, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m.' is specific.
    12. present: Gives 'September 28, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m.'
    13. present: Gives 'September 28, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m.'.
    14. present: States 'September 28, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m.'.
    15. present: States 'September 28, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m.'.
    16. present: States 'September 28, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m.'
    17. present: Gives the date and time, September 28, 2025 at approximately 12:30 a.m.
    18. present: States 'September 28, 2025, at approximately 12:55 a.m.'
    19. present: States 'September 28, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m.'.
    20. present: States 'September 28, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m.'
    21. present: Gives 'September 28, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m.'.
    22. present: Gives 'September 28, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m.'.
    23. present: Gives date/time 'September 28, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m.'
    24. present: 'September 28, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m.' given.
    25. present: States 'approximately 12:30 a.m.' September 28, 2025.
  • Impactabsent1/25

    Final assessment

    Unanimous: no stated ongoing danger or consequence to recipients is described beyond the fact of the past shooting.

    What the hazard could do to the people in its path. Beyond naming the threat, a complete warning conveys its potential consequences or severity, such as that a tornado can level buildings or that a leak could be explosive, so recipients grasp how much danger they are in. Research on warning message content finds that a concrete impact statement helps people personalize their risk and act sooner.

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    1. absent: No stated ongoing danger to recipients beyond describing the past shooting.
    2. absent: No further stated consequence beyond the crime description; victim outcome not detailed.
    3. absent: No stated ongoing danger or consequence beyond describing the crime itself.
    4. absent: No explicit statement of ongoing danger beyond describing the incident itself.
    5. absent: No stated consequence or severity beyond describing the shooting.
    6. absent: No stated ongoing danger beyond describing the crime scene.
    7. absent: No stated potential harm to recipients beyond describing the crime scene.
    8. absent: No stated forward-looking consequence beyond the homicide having occurred.
    9. absent: No explicit statement of ongoing danger or severity beyond the crime description.
    10. absent: No stated consequence or severity beyond the crime description
    11. absent: No stated potential harm beyond describing the homicide itself.
    12. absent: No stated potential harm beyond describing the crime itself.
    13. absent: No stated forward-looking danger beyond describing the crime itself.
    14. absent: No stated statement of potential harm to recipients beyond describing the homicide itself.
    15. absent: No stated severity of harm beyond describing the shooting itself.
    16. absent: No explicit statement of ongoing danger beyond describing the crime scene.
    17. present: The Homicide label in the subject line conveys a death occurred.
    18. absent: No explicit statement of ongoing danger beyond avoidance instruction.
    19. absent: No stated severity beyond describing the shooting occurred; content warning is not impact language.
    20. absent: No stated potential harm beyond describing the assault itself.
    21. absent: No stated forward-looking consequence beyond describing the crime that occurred.
    22. absent: No stated additional severity beyond describing the shooting.
    23. absent: No further stated danger beyond the fact of the shooting itself.
    24. absent: No stated potential harm/severity beyond describing the crime itself.
    25. absent: No stated potential harm beyond describing the offense.

Systematic AI judgments with visible reasoning, not human-validated codings.

About this analysis
Context

Background

TUPD publishes Clery Act crime alerts and safety notices as PDFs for incidents on and near its Uptown and Downtown campuses. On 2025-09-28, TUPD issued the notice titled in the PDF at this official file. NOPD led the investigation of a fatal shooting of a non-Tulane-affiliated person near LaSalle and Perdido. TUPD told the campus to avoid the active crime scene. Prior campus-area crime notices in this archive include the January 2023 Hillary Street armed robberies and the April 2024 Hutchinson Building active-threat resolution notice.
Analysis

Key Findings

Verbatim text recovered from official TUPD PDF on the public Crime Alerts archive (234-notice corpus).
Notice is a campus-transmitted Clery timely warning or safety notice (email channel), not a press release.
Outcome
NOPD led the investigation of a fatal shooting of a non-Tulane-affiliated person near LaSalle and Perdido. TUPD told the campus to avoid the active crime scene.
Provenance

Sources

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  1. Official
    TUPD notice PDF (2025-09-28)
    publicsafety.tulane.edu
    archived copy
  2. Official
    Crime Alerts - Tulane Public Safety
    publicsafety.tulane.edu
    archived copy
  3. News
    Man fatally shot on Loyola Avenue (WGNO)
    wgno.com
    archived copy
Cite this case

Campus Alert Archive. "Tulane University: Homicide near downtown campus garage prompts avoid-the-area timely warning." Incident of September 28, 2025. Added July 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/tulane-university-homicide-lasalle-perdido-2025-09-28/

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