{
  "id": "2020-01-24-georgia-institute-of-technology-williams-street-aggravated-assault",
  "slug": "georgia-institute-of-technology-williams-street-aggravated-assault-2020-01-24",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Georgia Institute of Technology",
    "shortName": "Georgia Tech",
    "state": "GA",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "GTENS / GTPD Clery Safety Alert",
    "enrollment": 45000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2020-01-24",
    "type": "aggravated-assault",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Aggravated assault on Williams Street near Fifth Street",
    "headlinePublic": "Aggravated assault on Williams Street near Fifth Street",
    "summary": "Georgia Tech Police [published a Clery Act Safety Alert](https://police.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/documents/crimealerts/2020/01242020.pdf) dated 2020-01-24 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\nAggravated Assault\nIncident Date/Time: January 24, 2020 at approximately 11:30 p.m.\nIncident Location: Williams Street, near Fifth Street at Tech Square\nIncident Description: The victim stated he was walking on Williams Street towards Fifth Street when he was approached by the suspect. He reported that the suspect displayed a handgun and demanded the victim's wallet. The victim gave the suspect his cell phone and told the suspect he did not have a wallet. The suspect returned the victim's cell phone and told the victim that the incident was a prank. The suspect was last seen walking south on Spring Street towards 3rd Street. The victim is a Georgia Tech student. There were no injuries reported.\nDescription of Suspect (See photo below) Black male 18-20 years old Approximately 5'8\" tall Wearing a black knit cap, light blue denim jacket with a white collar, dark plaid pants and white shoes Armed with a handgun\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 404-8942500. Program GTPD's number into your cell phone. For on campus transportation from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., please request a ride at Stingerette.com or call 404-385-7433. 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/2020/01242020.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": 2698,
      "confidence": "high",
      "timestamp": "2020-01-24T23:30:00-05:00"
    }
  ],
  "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/2020/01242020.pdf",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "clery",
    "georgia-tech",
    "gtpd",
    "aggravated-assault"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-25",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-25",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}