{
  "id": "2019-05-31-georgia-institute-of-technology-luckie-merritts-aggravated-assault",
  "slug": "georgia-institute-of-technology-luckie-merritts-aggravated-assault-2019-05-31",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Georgia Institute of Technology",
    "shortName": "Georgia Tech",
    "state": "GA",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "GTENS / GTPD Clery Safety Alert",
    "enrollment": 45000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2019-05-31",
    "type": "aggravated-assault",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Stabbing during attempted robbery at Luckie and Merritts",
    "headlinePublic": "Stabbing during attempted robbery at Luckie and Merritts",
    "summary": "Georgia Tech Police [published a Clery Act Safety Alert](https://police.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/documents/crimealerts/2019/05312019.pdf) dated 2019-05-31 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\nOff Campus Aggravated Assault\nIncident Date/Time: May 31, 2019, at approximately 9:35 p.m.\nIncident Location: Luckie St. NW at Merritts Ave. NW\nIncident Description: The victim was walking near the intersection of Luckie Street and Merritts Avenue when he was approached by two males who attempted to rob him. Immediately after confronting the victim, one of the suspects stabbed the victim in the stomach. Both suspects fled the area on foot without taking anything from the victim. The victim was transported to the hospital for medical treatment. The victim is not affiliated with the Institute.\nDescription of Suspects Two males One male has a medium build One male is heavyset Armed with an unknown type knife\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 404-8942500. 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 404894-2500 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/2019/05312019.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": 2465,
      "confidence": "high",
      "timestamp": "2019-05-31T21:35:00-04:00"
    }
  ],
  "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/2019/05312019.pdf",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "clery",
    "georgia-tech",
    "gtpd",
    "aggravated-assault",
    "stabbing"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-25",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-25",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}