{
  "id": "2019-05-31-georgia-tech-off-campus-aggravated-assault-luckie-st-nw-at-merritts-av",
  "slug": "georgia-tech-off-campus-aggravated-assault-luckie-st-nw-at-merritts-av-2019-05-31",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Georgia Institute of Technology",
    "shortName": "Georgia Tech",
    "state": "GA",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "GT Alert / Clery Safety Alert",
    "enrollment": 45000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2019-05-31",
    "type": "assault",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Off Campus Aggravated Assault at Luckie St. NW at Merritts Ave. NW",
    "headlinePublic": "Off Campus Aggravated Assault at Luckie St. NW at Merritts Ave. NW",
    "summary": "Georgia Tech Police [issued a Clery Act Safety Alert PDF](https://police.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/documents/crimealerts/2019/05312019.pdf). Full text is preserved from the official GTPD crime-alert PDF.",
    "outcome": "See official GTPD Clery safety alert for investigation status and campus threat assessment.",
    "casualties": {
      "killed": 0,
      "injured": 0
    }
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "Clery Act Safety Alert\n Off Campus Aggravated Assault\n\nIncident Date/Time: May 31, 2019, at approximately 9:35 p.m.\n\nIncident Location: Luckie St. NW at Merritts Ave. NW\n\nIncident Description: The victim was walking near the intersection of Luckie Street and Merritts\nAvenue when he was approached by two males who attempted to rob him. Immediately after\nconfronting the victim, one of the suspects stabbed the victim in the stomach. Both suspects\nfled the area on foot without taking anything from the victim. The victim was transported to\nthe hospital for medical treatment. The victim is not affiliated with the Institute.\n\nDescription of Suspects\nTwo males\nOne male has a medium build\nOne male is heavyset\nArmed with an unknown type knife\nStatus of Investigation: This incident is being investigated by the Atlanta Police Department.\nReport any information regarding this and other criminal incidents to Crime Stoppers Atlanta\nat 404-577-TIPS (8477).\n\nSee Something, Say Something\nReport any information regarding this and other criminal incidents to the Georgia Tech Police\nDepartment (GTPD) by calling 404-894-2500 or by emailing crimetips@police.gatech.edu. In\naddition, you can help GTPD and the community fight crime. Don't look the other way or ignore\nsuspicious activity. If you see something that prompts concern, say something and notify GTPD\nimmediately.\n\nAdditional Safety Information for Georgia Tech\n • Walk in well lit areas. To report inoperative exterior campus lighting,\n visit: http://www.facilities.gatech.edu/om/requests/lighting.php.\n • Walk with a friend or in a group.\n • Be aware of your surroundings.\n • Immediately report suspicious activity to the Georgia Tech Police by calling 404-894-\n 2500. Program GTPD's number into your cell phone.\n • For on campus transportation from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., please call Stingerette at\n 404-385-RIDE.\n • Safety escorts are available through the Georgia Tech Police Department by calling 404-\n 894-2500 or 4-GTPD.\n • Download the LiveSafe safety app for quick access to the Georgia Tech Police\n Department and other safety resources.\n\nClery Act Requirements\nFederal law, the Clery Act, requires colleges and universities to report certain crime statistics as\nwell as to make timely notifications about crimes that pose a threat to the community. The\npurpose of this alert is to help make you aware of crime so that you are able to take appropriate\nprecautions. 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 on police.gatech.edu."
      ],
      "characterCount": 2489,
      "confidence": "high",
      "timestampApprox": "Incident date 2019-05-31 as stated on Clery safety-alert PDF"
    }
  ],
  "context": "Georgia Tech Police publishes Clery Act Safety Alerts as PDFs under police.gatech.edu crimealerts year archives.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Official GTPD Clery safety-alert PDF preserves complete notice text."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "type": "official-archive",
      "title": "Clery Act Safety Alert - Off Campus Aggravated Assault",
      "url": "https://police.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/documents/crimealerts/2019/05312019.pdf",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "georgia-tech",
    "clery",
    "timely-warning",
    "assault"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-25",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-25",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}