{
  "id": "2020-09-11-georgia-institute-of-technology-fifth-street-tech-square-shots",
  "slug": "georgia-institute-of-technology-fifth-street-tech-square-shots-2020-09-11",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Georgia Institute of Technology",
    "shortName": "Georgia Tech",
    "state": "GA",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "GTENS / GTPD Clery Safety Alert",
    "enrollment": 45000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2020-09-11",
    "type": "shooting",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Shots fired on Fifth Street in Tech Square",
    "headlinePublic": "Shots fired on Fifth Street in Tech Square",
    "summary": "Georgia Tech Police [published a Clery Act Safety Alert](https://police.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/documents/crimealerts/2020/09112020.pdf) dated 2020-09-11 concerning this incident. Full flyer text is preserved from the official GTPD crime-alerts PDF.",
    "outcome": "See official GTPD Clery Act Safety Alert for investigation status and community guidance."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "Clery Act Safety Alert Shots Fired\nIncident Date/Time: September 11, 2020 at approximately 10:40 p.m.\nIncident Location: Fifth Street between Spring Street and Williams Street in Tech Square\nIncident Description: Three males exited the Waffle House and walked to their vehicle parked on Fifth Street. As they entered the vehicle, three male suspects approached them and forced the victims out of the vehicle. One suspect was armed with a rifle. The suspects drove the vehicle a few yards away and exited the vehicle. The suspects ran to a nearby vehicle and fled east on Fifth Street. One of the victims fired a handgun towards the suspect vehicle at Fifth Street and Spring Street. The suspect vehicle was last seen headed north on West Peachtree Street away from campus. The victims returned to their vehicle and fled west on Ferst Drive. Cameras confirmed the victim’s vehicle left campus and was last seen headed south on Marietta Street. The victims have not reported the incident.\nDescription of Suspect’s Vehicle: Black 4 door SUV with a paper license plate 3 male suspects wearing dark clothing One male armed with a rifle Description of Victim’s Vehicle: Dark gray 4 door SUV\nStatus of Investigation: This incident is being investigated by the Atlanta Police Department. Report any information regarding this and other criminal incidents to Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477).\nSee Something, Say Something Report any information regarding this and other criminal incidents to the Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) by calling 404-894-2500 or by emailing crimetips@police.gatech.edu. In addition, you can help GTPD and the community fight crime. Don’t look the other way or ignore suspicious activity. If you see something that prompts concern, say something and notify GTPD immediately.\nAdditional Safety Information for Georgia Tech • • • • • • • Walk in well lit areas. To report inoperative exterior campus lighting, visit: http://www.facilities.gatech.edu/om/requests/lighting.php. Walk with a friend or in a group. Be aware of your surroundings. Immediately report suspicious activity to the Georgia Tech Police by calling 404-894-2500. Program GTPD's number into your cell phone. For on campus transportation from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., please call Stingerette at 404-385-RIDE. Safety escorts are available through the Georgia Tech Police Department by calling 404-894-2500 or 4-GTPD. Download the LiveSafe safety app for quick access to the Georgia Tech Police Department and other safety resources.\nClery Act Requirements Federal law, the Clery Act, requires colleges and universities to report certain crime statistics as well as to make timely notifications about crimes that pose a threat to the community. The purpose of this alert is to help make you aware of crime so that you are able to take appropriate precautions. For more information, please visit www.police.gatech.edu.",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://police.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/documents/crimealerts/2020/09112020.pdf",
      "sourceDescription": "Georgia Tech Police Department Clery Act Safety Alert PDF",
      "annotations": [
        "Transcribed from official GTPD crime-alert PDF text layer; flattened word breaks."
      ],
      "characterCount": 2914,
      "confidence": "high",
      "timestamp": "2020-09-11T22:40:00-04:00"
    }
  ],
  "context": "Georgia Tech Police Department Clery Act Safety Alert PDF series under police.gatech.edu crimealerts.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Official GTPD Clery PDF provides complete incident narrative, location, and investigation status."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "type": "clery-asr",
      "title": "GTPD Clery Act Safety Alert",
      "url": "https://police.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/documents/crimealerts/2020/09112020.pdf",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "clery",
    "georgia-tech",
    "gtpd",
    "shooting"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-25",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-25",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}