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University of Michigan DPSS published a public safety notice on or about 2023-06-06. Full text is preserved from the official news.dpss.umich.edu archive.

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INITIAL ALERTEmail
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Crime Alert 2023-3: Home Invasion & Discharging a Firearm Summary: DPSS received information just after 8:30 p.m. from a friend of a Northwood II resident, indicating that an unknown female had just attempted to force her way into his friend’s apartment. UMPD contacted the resident, who said a female entered his apartment without permission after requesting a glass of water and directions. The resident reported that the female had an unopened folding knife in her hand. The resident sustained minor injuries following a brief scuffle. The female then left the apartment. The resident said two gunshots were fired through his apartment window within a minute after closing the door. The shots did not strike anyone. Suspect: As described by the victim – White female, between 5’2” and 5’6” tall, approximately 120 lbs, between 22-23 years of age, with red hair in long braids, wearing a pink cropped shirt and a short jean jacket. If you have any information, please contact theU-M Division of Public Safety and Security at (734) 763-1131 or Dial 9-1-1 Remember: - If you see something, say something. Report suspicious behavior. Call 911 - Trust your instincts. Choose an alternative if a situation makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe. - Confidential Tip Line 1-800-863-1355 For status updates to this alert, visit our website and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
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To check this alert, Claude Opus 5.5 (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.

Crime Alert 2023-3: Home Invasion & Discharging a Firearm Summary: DPSS received information just after 8:30 p.m. from a friend of a Northwood II resident, indicating that an unknown female had just attempted to force her way into his friend’s apartment. UMPD contacted the resident, who said a female entered his apartment without permission after requesting a glass of water and directions. The resident reported that the female had an unopened folding knife in her hand. The resident sustained minor injuries following a brief scuffle. The female then left the apartment. The resident said two gunshots were fired through his apartment window within a minute after closing the door. The shots did not strike anyone. Suspect: As described by the victim – White female, between 5’2” and 5’6” tall, approximately 120 lbs, between 22-23 years of age, with red hair in long braids, wearing a pink cropped shirt and a short jean jacket. If you have any information, please contact theU-M Division of Public Safety and Security at (734) 763-1131 or Dial 9-1-1 Remember: - If you see something, say something. Report suspicious behavior. Call 911 - Trust your instincts. Choose an alternative if a situation makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe. - Confidential Tip Line 1-800-863-1355 For status updates to this alert, visit our website and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

  • Sourcepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, unanimously: the alert says "DPSS received information" and "UMPD contacted the resident", naming the handling agencies.

    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: DPSS and UMPD.
    2. present: It names DPSS and UMPD.
    3. present: It names DPSS and UMPD.
    4. present: Names 'DPSS' and 'UMPD'.
    5. present: It names DPSS and UMPD.
    6. present: DPSS and UMPD are named.
    7. present: Names DPSS and UMPD.
    8. present: Names DPSS and UMPD.
    9. present: It names DPSS and UMPD.
    10. present: It names DPSS and UMPD.
    11. present: It names DPSS and UMPD.
    12. present: It names DPSS and UMPD.
    13. present: It names DPSS and UMPD.
    14. present: DPSS and UMPD are named.
    15. present: DPSS and UMPD.
    16. present: The alert names DPSS and UMPD as the offices that received the report and contacted the resident.
    17. present: It cites DPSS and UMPD as the authorities that received the report and contacted the resident.
    18. present: The alert names DPSS and UMPD as the offices that received the report and contacted the resident.
    19. present: It names DPSS and UMPD as the receiving and responding agencies.
    20. present: It names 'DPSS' and 'UMPD' as the agencies receiving and investigating the report.
    21. present: It is 'Crime Alert 2023-3' naming DPSS and UMPD as the responding agencies.
    22. present: It names DPSS and UMPD as the agencies receiving and handling the report, identifying the source.
    23. present: It names DPSS and UMPD as having received and investigated the report.
    24. present: It names 'DPSS' and 'UMPD' as the agencies that received and handled the report.
    25. present: It says 'DPSS received information' and 'UMPD contacted the resident', naming the source agencies.
  • Hazardpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, unanimously: it names a "Home Invasion & Discharging a Firearm", with a folding knife and two gunshots fired through a window.

    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: Home invasion with gunshots.
    2. present: 'Home Invasion & Discharging a Firearm'.
    3. present: It names a home invasion and gunshots fired.
    4. present: Names 'Home Invasion & Discharging a Firearm'.
    5. present: It names a home invasion and "Discharging a Firearm".
    6. present: It names a home invasion and firearm discharge.
    7. present: Names 'Home Invasion & Discharging a Firearm'.
    8. present: Names home invasion and discharging a firearm.
    9. present: It names a home invasion and gunshots fired.
    10. present: It names a home invasion and 'Discharging a Firearm'.
    11. present: It names a home invasion and discharged firearm.
    12. present: It names a home invasion and gunshots.
    13. present: It names a home invasion and firearm discharge.
    14. present: It reports a home invasion and gunshots.
    15. present: Home invasion and gunshots fired.
    16. present: It describes a 'Home Invasion & Discharging a Firearm' with 'two gunshots were fired'.
    17. present: It names a 'Home Invasion & Discharging a Firearm' with a knife and gunshots.
    18. present: It names a 'Home Invasion & Discharging a Firearm', with a knife and two gunshots through a window.
    19. present: It names a 'Home Invasion & Discharging a Firearm', including two gunshots through a window.
    20. present: It reports a 'Home Invasion & Discharging a Firearm' with a knife and 'two gunshots'.
    21. present: It names 'Home Invasion & Discharging a Firearm', with a knife and two gunshots.
    22. present: It reports a 'Home Invasion & Discharging a Firearm' with 'two gunshots were fired'.
    23. present: It names a 'Home Invasion & Discharging a Firearm', with a knife and two gunshots.
    24. present: It names a 'Home Invasion & Discharging a Firearm', including a knife and two gunshots.
    25. present: It names a 'Home Invasion & Discharging a Firearm', with a knife and two gunshots.
  • Locationpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, unanimously: the incident is placed at a "Northwood II" resident's apartment, a named university housing complex.

    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: Northwood II.
    2. present: 'Northwood II' apartment.
    3. present: It gives a Northwood II apartment.
    4. present: Names 'Northwood II'.
    5. present: It names a "Northwood II" apartment.
    6. present: It says Northwood II.
    7. present: Gives 'Northwood II'.
    8. present: Names a 'Northwood II' apartment.
    9. present: It gives 'a Northwood II resident' apartment.
    10. present: It says a 'Northwood II' apartment.
    11. present: It says Northwood II.
    12. present: It gives Northwood II.
    13. present: It gives Northwood II.
    14. present: It names Northwood II.
    15. present: Northwood II apartments.
    16. present: The alert identifies the targeted apartment as belonging to 'a Northwood II resident', a named housing complex.
    17. present: It places the home invasion and gunshots at an apartment in Northwood II, a named university housing area.
    18. present: The alert identifies the targeted apartment as belonging to 'a Northwood II resident', a named housing complex.
    19. present: It identifies 'a Northwood II resident' and apartment as the location.
    20. present: It places the home invasion and shooting at a 'Northwood II' apartment, a named university housing area.
    21. present: It places the incident at 'a Northwood II resident' apartment.
    22. present: It names a 'Northwood II' resident's apartment as the location, a specific university housing area.
    23. present: It identifies the victim as 'a Northwood II resident' and places the incident in his apartment.
    24. present: It places the incident at a 'Northwood II' resident's apartment, a named university housing area.
    25. present: It places the event at a 'Northwood II' resident's apartment, a named university housing complex.
  • Guidancepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, unanimously: the reminders tell readers to "Report suspicious behavior. Call 911" and choose an alternative if a situation feels unsafe.

    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: Report suspicious behavior, call 911.
    2. present: Tips include reporting suspicious behavior and calling 911.
    3. present: It advises reporting suspicious behavior and calling 911.
    4. present: Advises 'Report suspicious behavior. Call 911' and to choose an alternative if unsafe.
    5. present: It says "Report suspicious behavior. Call 911".
    6. present: It says report suspicious behavior and choose an alternative if unsafe.
    7. present: Tells readers to report suspicious behavior and call 911.
    8. present: Says report suspicious behavior and call 911.
    9. present: It tells readers to report suspicious behavior and call 911.
    10. present: It says report suspicious behavior and call 911.
    11. present: It says to report suspicious behavior and call 911.
    12. present: It says 'Report suspicious behavior. Call 911'.
    13. present: It says report suspicious behavior and call 911.
    14. present: It advises calling 911 and reporting suspicious behavior.
    15. present: 'Call 911' and 'Choose an alternative' if unsafe.
    16. present: It tells readers to 'Report suspicious behavior. Call 911' and to trust their instincts.
    17. present: It advises readers to 'Report suspicious behavior. Call 911' and to trust their instincts.
    18. present: Its tips say 'Report suspicious behavior. Call 911' and to trust your instincts.
    19. present: It advises readers to 'Report suspicious behavior. Call 911' and to trust their instincts.
    20. present: It advises readers to 'Report suspicious behavior. Call 911' and to choose an alternative if unsafe.
    21. present: It advises 'Report suspicious behavior. Call 911' and to choose alternatives when unsafe.
    22. present: It says to report suspicious behavior and 'Call 911', a protective instruction.
    23. present: It advises readers 'Report suspicious behavior. Call 911' and to trust their instincts about unsafe situations.
    24. present: It advises 'Report suspicious behavior. Call 911' and to choose an alternative if unsafe.
    25. present: It reminds readers to 'Report suspicious behavior. Call 911' and choose an alternative if unsafe.
  • Timepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, unanimously: DPSS received the report "just after 8:30 p.m.", a specific clock time.

    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: Just after 8:30 p.m.
    2. present: 'just after 8:30 p.m.'
    3. present: It gives "just after 8:30 p.m.".
    4. present: States 'just after 8:30 p.m.'
    5. present: It says "just after 8:30 p.m.".
    6. present: It gives just after 8:30 p.m.
    7. present: Gives 'just after 8:30 p.m.'.
    8. present: Says 'just after 8:30 p.m.'.
    9. present: It gives 'just after 8:30 p.m.'
    10. present: It gives 'just after 8:30 p.m.'
    11. present: It gives just after 8:30 p.m.
    12. present: It gives 'just after 8:30 p.m.'.
    13. present: It gives just after 8:30 p.m.
    14. present: It gives just after 8:30 p.m.
    15. present: 'just after 8:30 p.m.'
    16. present: The alert says DPSS received the information 'just after 8:30 p.m.', which is a specific clock time.
    17. present: It says DPSS received the information 'just after 8:30 p.m.', giving a specific clock time.
    18. present: The alert says DPSS received the information 'just after 8:30 p.m.', which is a specific clock time.
    19. present: It gives 'just after 8:30 p.m.' as the time.
    20. present: It says DPSS received the information 'just after 8:30 p.m.', a clock time for the home invasion report.
    21. present: It says information came in 'just after 8:30 p.m.'.
    22. present: It says DPSS received information 'just after 8:30 p.m.', which is a clock time reference.
    23. present: It says DPSS received the information 'just after 8:30 p.m.', a specific clock time.
    24. present: It says DPSS received the information 'just after 8:30 p.m.', which is a specific clock time.
    25. present: It gives 'just after 8:30 p.m.' as the time information was received.
  • Impactpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, unanimously: it states "The resident sustained minor injuries" and that gunshots were fired through his window, conveying harm and severity.

    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. present: Resident sustained minor injuries.
    2. present: 'The resident sustained minor injuries' conveys harm.
    3. present: It says the resident sustained minor injuries and shots were fired through a window.
    4. present: States the resident 'sustained minor injuries' and gunshots were fired through a window.
    5. present: The resident "sustained minor injuries" and shots were fired through the window.
    6. present: It notes minor injuries and shots fired through a window.
    7. present: The resident 'sustained minor injuries' and shots were fired through a window.
    8. present: States the resident 'sustained minor injuries'.
    9. present: It notes 'minor injuries' and shots through a window.
    10. present: It says the resident 'sustained minor injuries' and gunshots were fired through a window.
    11. present: The resident sustained minor injuries.
    12. present: It states the resident 'sustained minor injuries'.
    13. present: The resident sustained minor injuries.
    14. present: The resident sustained minor injuries.
    15. present: Resident 'sustained minor injuries'.
    16. present: It states 'The resident sustained minor injuries following a brief scuffle', describing actual harm.
    17. present: It reports the resident 'sustained minor injuries' after the scuffle, conveying harm.
    18. present: It states 'The resident sustained minor injuries' and shots were fired through his window.
    19. present: It reports the resident 'sustained minor injuries' after a scuffle, a stated harm.
    20. present: It says the resident 'sustained minor injuries' and shots were fired through his window, conveying harm.
    21. present: It says 'The resident sustained minor injuries' and shots were fired through the window.
    22. present: It says 'The resident sustained minor injuries' and gunshots were fired through a window, conveying harm and danger.
    23. present: It reports the resident 'sustained minor injuries' and shots fired through a window.
    24. present: It states 'The resident sustained minor injuries' and gunshots were fired through a window.
    25. present: It reports 'The resident sustained minor injuries following a brief scuffle', conveying harm.

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Official public safety archive notice from University of Michigan.
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    Crime Alert 2023-3: Home Invasion & Discharging a Firearm
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Campus Alert Archive. "University of Michigan: Home Invasion & Discharging a Firearm." Incident of June 6, 2023. Added July 2026; last updated September 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/university-of-michigan-home-invasion-discharging-a-firearm-2023-06-06/

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