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  "id": "2018-03-24-fitchburg-state-university-ss18-03-assault",
  "slug": "fitchburg-state-university-ss18-03-assault-2018-03-24",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Fitchburg State University",
    "shortName": "Fitchburg State",
    "state": "MA",
    "type": "public-masters",
    "alertSystemName": "FSU Crime Alert / Timely Warning",
    "enrollment": 6500
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2018-03-24",
    "type": "assault",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Aggravated Assault — Fitchburg State timely warning",
    "headlinePublic": "Aggravated Assault — Fitchburg State timely warning",
    "summary": "Fitchburg State University [published an FSU Crime Alert / timely warning](https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/about/university-police/timely-warnings). Full text recovered.",
    "outcome": "See official alert."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "2018-03-24",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "FSU Crime Alert #SS18-03: Aggravated Assault \n\nSaturday March 24, 2018 2:46 a.m. \n\nThis is a safety notice from Fitchburg State University. Local Police are investigating a reported aggravated assault with a knife, that was alleged to have occurred on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at approximately 1:40 a.m., on Main Street near CVS. \n\nThe suspect, Michael Walker, is described as a white male, 27 years of age, approximately 6' tall, 170 lbs., with brown hair and blue eyes, remains at large. A comprehensive investigation is ongoing. \n\nNo members of the university community were reported to be involved in this incident. The victim was transported for medical treatment. \n\nAs always, we encourage members of the campus to keep the following in mind:\n\nDial 911 for off-campus emergencies. \nOn campus, report suspicious people to the Fitchburg State University Police Department at 978.665.3111. \nReport all criminal incidents and losses to University Police officers immediately. \n\nSafety is everyone's business. Be cautious, careful, and alert to reduce the risk of theft or incidents that might compromise safety. Personal safety tips can be found on the on and off campus safety page .",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/about/university-police/timely-warnings",
      "sourceDescription": "Official Fitchburg State University timely warnings archive",
      "annotations": [
        "Verbatim from official Fitchburg State timely warnings page."
      ],
      "characterCount": 1186,
      "confidence": "high"
    }
  ],
  "context": "Fitchburg State timely warnings archive mining (wider b62).",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Complete official FSU Crime Alert recovered."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "Timely Warnings - Fitchburg State University",
      "url": "https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/about/university-police/timely-warnings",
      "type": "official-archive",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-26"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "public-masters",
    "timely-warning",
    "massachusetts",
    "wider-reach"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-26",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-26",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}