{
  "id": "2020-08-22-georgia-institute-of-technology-waffle-house-firearm-display",
  "slug": "georgia-institute-of-technology-waffle-house-firearm-display-2020-08-22",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Georgia Institute of Technology",
    "shortName": "Georgia Tech",
    "state": "GA",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "GTENS / GTPD Clery Safety Alert",
    "enrollment": 45000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2020-08-22",
    "type": "armed-person",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Firearm displayed at Waffle House on Fifth Street",
    "headlinePublic": "Firearm displayed at Waffle House on Fifth Street",
    "summary": "Georgia Tech Police [published a Clery Act Safety Alert](https://police.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/documents/crimealerts/2020/08222020.pdf) dated 2020-08-22 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\nPointing a Pistol at Another\nIncident Date/Time: August 22, 2020, at approximately 6:30 a.m.\nIncident Location: Waffle House, 66 Fifth Street, NW\nIncident Description: An intoxicated male patron of the Waffle House in Tech Square was asked to leave the location after becoming disorderly. The male displayed a firearm concealed in his waistband to the Waffle House employees. Another group of patrons attempted to intervene, at which point the male pulled the weapon from his waistband and pointed it at the group. The male fled in a white Mercedes CLA. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle on Spring Street, however, the driver refused to stop and fled south on the interstate. None of the patrons were Tech affiliated and no students were involved in the incident. There were no injuries reported.\nDescription of Suspect: Black male Black hat Red shirt Black pants (Clear image not available at this time)\nSuspect Vehicle: White Mercedes CLA (License Plate Withheld)\nStatus of Investigation: This incident is being investigated by the Georgia Tech 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/2020/08222020.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": 2728,
      "confidence": "high",
      "timestamp": "2020-08-22T06:30:00-04:00"
    }
  ],
  "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/2020/08222020.pdf",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "clery",
    "georgia-tech",
    "gtpd",
    "armed-person"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-25",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-25",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}