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Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm

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University of Michigan DPSS published a public safety notice on or about 2024-12-15. Full text is preserved from the official news.dpss.umich.edu archive.

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INITIAL ALERTEmail
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December 15, 2024 Security Bulletin 12/15/24: Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm The Ann Arbor Police Department (AAPD) has informed DPSS of an ongoing investigation into an off-campus assault that occurred in the 600 block of East William Street. According to AAPD, the victim reported seeing three suspects stealing items, including a handgun, from his vehicle. When the victim attempted to stop the theft and recover the weapon, it discharged, injuring him. The suspects fled the area in a silver sport utility vehicle. AAPD has stated this appears to be an isolated incident with no ongoing threat to the community. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Ann Arbor Police Department at (734) 794-6920 or police@a2gov.org. AAPD Tip Line: 734.794.6939 | ​tips@​a2gov.org Crime Stoppers: 800.SPEAK UP​​​ Remember: - Trust your instincts: If a situation feels unsafe, choose an alternative option. - Seek help if threatened: Use a blue light emergency phone or call 911. - Report suspicious behavior: If you see something, say something. - Stay secure: Lock your car doors and stay aware of your surroundings, especially in low-lit areas.
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To check this alert, Claude Opus 5 (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.

December 15, 2024 Security Bulletin 12/15/24: Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm The Ann Arbor Police Department (AAPD) has informed DPSS of an ongoing investigation into an off-campus assault that occurred in the 600 block of East William Street. According to AAPD, the victim reported seeing three suspects stealing items, including a handgun, from his vehicle. When the victim attempted to stop the theft and recover the weapon, it discharged, injuring him. The suspects fled the area in a silver sport utility vehicle. AAPD has stated this appears to be an isolated incident with no ongoing threat to the community. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Ann Arbor Police Department at (734) 794-6920 or police@a2gov.org. AAPD Tip Line: 734.794.6939 | ​tips@​a2gov.org Crime Stoppers: 800.SPEAK UP​​​ Remember: - Trust your instincts: If a situation feels unsafe, choose an alternative option. - Seek help if threatened: Use a blue light emergency phone or call 911. - Report suspicious behavior: If you see something, say something. - Stay secure: Lock your car doors and stay aware of your surroundings, especially in low-lit areas.

  • Sourcepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, 25 of 25: a DPSS "Security Bulletin" relaying that "The Ann Arbor Police Department (AAPD) has informed DPSS" of the investigation.

    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.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. present: AAPD informed DPSS, and both agencies are named as sources of the bulletin.
    2. present: Comes from DPSS relaying an AAPD investigation, both named agencies.
    3. present: A Security Bulletin from DPSS reporting information supplied by the Ann Arbor Police Department.
    4. present: The Ann Arbor Police Department and DPSS are both named as the agencies behind this bulletin.
    5. present: AAPD informed DPSS, and both agencies are named as handling the matter.
    6. present: The bulletin is from DPSS, informed by "The Ann Arbor Police Department (AAPD)".
    7. present: Credits "The Ann Arbor Police Department (AAPD)" and DPSS with the bulletin.
    8. present: Attributed to the Ann Arbor Police Department informing DPSS, both named.
    9. present: It names the Ann Arbor Police Department and DPSS as the informing and issuing agencies.
    10. present: It attributes the information to the Ann Arbor Police Department and identifies DPSS as informed.
    11. present: Both "The Ann Arbor Police Department (AAPD)" and DPSS are identified.
    12. present: Credits AAPD for informing DPSS and gives AAPD as the contact agency.
    13. present: Names AAPD and DPSS as the agencies behind the bulletin.
    14. present: Attributed to AAPD informing DPSS, both named agencies.
    15. present: Credits the Ann Arbor Police Department and DPSS as the reporting authorities.
    16. present: Both "The Ann Arbor Police Department (AAPD)" and DPSS are identified.
    17. present: It names the Ann Arbor Police Department and DPSS as the informing agencies.
    18. present: Both AAPD and DPSS are identified as the investigating and informing agencies.
    19. present: AAPD and DPSS are named as the investigating and notifying agencies.
    20. present: Identifies AAPD as informing DPSS, both named agencies behind the bulletin.
    21. present: It is issued by DPSS, informed by "The Ann Arbor Police Department (AAPD)", both named.
    22. present: AAPD and DPSS are both named as the agencies informing and investigating.
    23. present: It is a DPSS Security Bulletin quoting the Ann Arbor Police Department as the investigating agency.
    24. present: Names the Ann Arbor Police Department and DPSS as investigating and informing bodies.
    25. present: It is a DPSS Security Bulletin reporting information from the Ann Arbor Police Department.
  • Hazardpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, 25 of 25: the heading names "Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm" and the summary describes a handgun taken from a vehicle that discharged.

    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.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. present: Describes an assault in which a stolen handgun "discharged", a specific violent hazard.
    2. present: Describes an assault in which a stolen handgun "discharged", a specific violent hazard.
    3. present: Describes an assault during a vehicle theft in which a handgun discharged.
    4. present: The offense is "Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm", involving a handgun taken from a vehicle.
    5. present: It names an assault in which a stolen handgun "discharged", a specific violent hazard.
    6. present: It reports an assault during a vehicle theft in which a handgun "discharged".
    7. present: Describes an assault in which a stolen handgun discharged, a specific violent threat.
    8. present: Titled "Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm" involving a stolen handgun that discharged.
    9. present: The heading is "Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm" involving a discharged handgun.
    10. present: The bulletin names an assault involving a handgun stolen from a vehicle that then discharged.
    11. present: It reports an assault in which a stolen handgun "discharged", a specific violent threat.
    12. present: Titled "Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm" involving a handgun that discharged.
    13. present: Describes an assault and a handgun that 'discharged' during a vehicle theft.
    14. present: Names an assault involving a stolen handgun that discharged.
    15. present: Names an assault with intent to do great bodily harm involving a discharged handgun.
    16. present: It names an assault involving a stolen handgun that discharged.
    17. present: The offense named is assault with intent to do great bodily harm involving a handgun.
    18. present: The offense named is assault with intent to do great bodily harm involving a discharged handgun.
    19. present: It reports an assault involving a stolen handgun that discharged.
    20. present: Names an "Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm" involving a stolen handgun that discharged.
    21. present: The offense is "Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm" involving a discharged handgun.
    22. present: It reports an assault involving a stolen handgun that discharged, a specific violent threat.
    23. present: The named offense is "Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm" involving a handgun taken from a vehicle.
    24. present: Titled "Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm" involving a handgun taken from a vehicle.
    25. present: It names an assault in which a stolen handgun "discharged", a specific violent threat.
  • Locationpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, 25 of 25: the assault is placed "in the 600 block of East William Street", off campus.

    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.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. present: Places it in "the 600 block of East William Street", off campus.
    2. present: Places it in "the 600 block of East William Street", off campus.
    3. present: Sets it in "the 600 block of East William Street", off campus.
    4. present: It places the assault "in the 600 block of East William Street".
    5. present: It occurred "in the 600 block of East William Street".
    6. present: The assault occurred "in the 600 block of East William Street", an off-campus block.
    7. present: Locates the assault in "the 600 block of East William Street".
    8. present: Places the assault in "the 600 block of East William Street".
    9. present: The assault is placed in "the 600 block of East William Street".
    10. present: It places the assault in "the 600 block of East William Street".
    11. present: The assault occurred "in the 600 block of East William Street".
    12. present: Places it "in the 600 block of East William Street", off campus.
    13. present: Places it in 'the 600 block of East William Street'.
    14. present: Places it in "the 600 block of East William Street", off campus.
    15. present: Places it in "the 600 block of East William Street", off campus.
    16. present: It occurred in "the 600 block of East William Street".
    17. present: The scene is "the 600 block of East William Street", an explicit address.
    18. present: It occurred "in the 600 block of East William Street", an identified block.
    19. present: The assault is placed in "the 600 block of East William Street".
    20. present: Places it in "the 600 block of East William Street", off campus.
    21. present: The assault happened "in the 600 block of East William Street".
    22. present: The assault occurred "in the 600 block of East William Street".
    23. present: The incident is placed "in the 600 block of East William Street", off campus.
    24. present: Places the assault in "the 600 block of East William Street".
    25. present: The assault occurred "in the 600 block of East William Street", a named block.
  • Guidancepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, 25 of 25: readers are told to "Use a blue light emergency phone or call 911", to lock car doors, and to report suspicious behavior.

    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.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. present: Urges readers to seek help via a blue light phone or 911 and to lock car doors.
    2. present: Advises readers to lock car doors, use a blue light phone, and call 911.
    3. present: Advises readers to lock car doors, use a blue light phone or call 911 and report suspicious behavior.
    4. present: Readers are told to lock car doors, use a blue light phone or call 911, and report suspicious behavior.
    5. present: Readers are told to call 911 or use a blue light phone and to lock car doors.
    6. present: Readers are told to lock car doors, use a blue light phone or call 911, and report suspicious behavior.
    7. present: Advises readers to lock car doors, call 911 if threatened, and report suspicious behavior.
    8. present: Advises locking car doors, using a blue light phone or calling 911, and reporting suspicious behavior.
    9. present: It advises locking car doors, using a blue light phone, and calling 911 if threatened.
    10. present: Readers are told to lock car doors, use a blue light phone or call 911, and report suspicious behavior.
    11. present: Safety tips tell readers to call 911, lock car doors, and report suspicious behavior.
    12. present: Advises locking car doors, using a blue light phone, and calling 911 if threatened.
    13. present: Offers instructions such as 'Lock your car doors' and call 911 if threatened.
    14. present: Advises readers to lock car doors, use a blue light phone, and call 911.
    15. present: Tells readers to seek help via a blue light phone or 911 and to report suspicious behavior.
    16. present: Readers are told to call 911 if threatened and to lock their car doors.
    17. present: It tells readers to use a blue light phone or call 911 and to lock car doors.
    18. present: Safety tips instruct readers to call 911, lock car doors, and report suspicious behavior.
    19. present: Readers are told to lock car doors, call 911, and report suspicious behavior.
    20. present: Instructs readers to lock car doors, use a blue light phone or call 911, and report suspicious behavior.
    21. present: Readers are told to lock car doors, use a blue light phone or call 911, and report suspicious behavior.
    22. present: It tells readers to lock car doors, use a blue light phone or call 911, and report suspicious behavior.
    23. present: Readers are told to lock car doors, use a blue light phone or call 911, and report suspicious behavior.
    24. present: Instructs readers to "Lock your car doors", use a blue light phone, and report suspicious behavior.
    25. present: It instructs readers to call 911 if threatened, report suspicious behavior, and lock car doors.
  • Timepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, 25 of 25: the bulletin is headed December 15, 2024 and frames the matter as "an ongoing investigation".

    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.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. present: Headed December 15, 2024 and describes an ongoing investigation into the assault.
    2. present: Dated December 15, 2024, with the investigation described as ongoing.
    3. present: Dated December 15, 2024 and describes an ongoing investigation.
    4. present: The bulletin is dated December 15, 2024 and describes an ongoing investigation.
    5. present: Dated December 15, 2024, with reference to an ongoing investigation.
    6. present: The bulletin is dated December 15, 2024 and describes an ongoing investigation.
    7. present: Bulletin is dated December 15, 2024 and describes the investigation as ongoing.
    8. present: Dated December 15, 2024 and describes an ongoing investigation.
    9. present: It is dated December 15, 2024 and describes an ongoing investigation.
    10. present: The bulletin is dated December 15, 2024 and calls the investigation ongoing.
    11. present: The bulletin is dated December 15, 2024 and describes an ongoing investigation.
    12. present: Headed "December 15, 2024" and describes an ongoing investigation.
    13. present: Dated December 15, 2024, with an ongoing investigation noted.
    14. present: Dated December 15, 2024, with an ongoing investigation described.
    15. present: Dated December 15, 2024 as the bulletin date for the ongoing investigation.
    16. present: The bulletin is dated December 15, 2024 and describes an ongoing investigation.
    17. present: The bulletin is dated December 15, 2024 and describes an ongoing investigation.
    18. present: The bulletin is dated December 15, 2024 and describes an ongoing investigation.
    19. present: The bulletin is dated December 15, 2024 and calls the investigation ongoing.
    20. present: Dated December 15, 2024, with the investigation described as ongoing.
    21. present: The bulletin is dated December 15, 2024 and describes an ongoing investigation.
    22. present: The bulletin is dated December 15, 2024 and describes an ongoing investigation.
    23. present: It is dated December 15, 2024 and describes an ongoing investigation.
    24. present: Dated December 15, 2024, and describes an "ongoing investigation".
    25. present: The bulletin is dated December 15, 2024 and describes an ongoing investigation.
  • Impactpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, 25 of 25: the weapon "discharged, injuring him" is an explicit harm outcome, though the bulletin adds there is "no ongoing threat to the community".

    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.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. present: States the firearm discharged, "injuring him", an explicit harm outcome.
    2. present: States the firearm discharged, "injuring him", a concrete harm outcome.
    3. present: States the weapon "discharged, injuring him", an explicit bodily harm consequence.
    4. present: It states the gun "discharged, injuring him", an explicit account of harm done.
    5. present: The firearm discharge "injuring him" states actual harm, and it notes no ongoing threat.
    6. present: It states the weapon discharged, "injuring him", conveying actual bodily harm from the incident.
    7. present: States the firearm "discharged, injuring him", an explicit harm to a person.
    8. present: States actual harm: the weapon "discharged, injuring him", showing the consequence.
    9. present: The weapon "discharged, injuring him", an explicit statement of harm caused.
    10. present: It states the weapon "discharged, injuring him", an explicit consequence, under a great bodily harm heading.
    11. present: The weapon "discharged, injuring him", an explicit statement of harm done.
    12. present: States the firearm "discharged, injuring him", an explicit harm to a person.
    13. present: States the firearm discharged, 'injuring him', an explicit consequence to a person.
    14. present: The weapon "discharged, injuring him", an explicit statement of harm to a person.
    15. present: Explicit consequence: the weapon "discharged, injuring him", showing the harm done.
    16. present: The firearm "discharged, injuring him", an explicit statement of harm caused.
    17. present: It states the weapon "discharged, injuring him", an explicit harm to a person.
    18. present: It states the weapon "discharged, injuring him", an explicit harm outcome.
    19. present: It states the weapon "discharged, injuring him", a concrete harm to a person.
    20. present: States the firearm "discharged, injuring him", an explicit harm, while noting no ongoing threat.
    21. present: It states the weapon "discharged, injuring him", an explicit harm to a person.
    22. present: The gun "discharged, injuring him", an explicit statement of harm caused.
    23. present: It states actual harm: the weapon "discharged, injuring him".
    24. present: States the weapon "discharged, injuring him", an explicit harm to a person.
    25. present: It states the discharged handgun ended up "injuring him", conveying the harm the incident caused.

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Campus Alert Archive. "University of Michigan: Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm." Incident of December 15, 2024. Added July 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/university-of-michigan-assault-with-intent-to-do-great-bodily-harm-2024-12-15/

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