{
  "id": "2025-11-06-uc-san-diego-warren-field-soccer-aggravated-assault",
  "slug": "uc-san-diego-warren-field-soccer-aggravated-assault-2025-11-06",
  "institution": {
    "name": "University of California, San Diego",
    "shortName": "UCSD",
    "state": "CA",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "Triton Alert"
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2025-11-06",
    "type": "assault",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Punch during a non-sanctioned soccer game at Warren Field causes hospitalization",
    "headlinePublic": "Punch during a non-sanctioned soccer game at Warren Field causes hospitalization",
    "summary": "UC San Diego Police [issued a Clery timely warning after a 7:30 p.m. aggravated assault at Warren Field](https://ucsdcampusnotices.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CN/pages/125798295/Timely+Warning+Aggravated+Assault+-+11-07-2025). During a non-UCSD-sanctioned soccer game the victim was punched in the face, causing significant injury and hospitalization. Police were notified at 7:26 p.m. November 7.",
    "outcome": "Suspect described, not in custody. Investigation open."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "2025-11-07T19:26:00-08:00",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "UC SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT\n\nNovember 7, 2025\n\nALL ACADEMICS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS AT UC SAN DIEGO\n\nTimely Warning – Aggravated Assault\n\nOn 11-07-2025 at 7:26 pm, the UC San Diego Police Department received a report of an aggravated assault that occurred on 11-06-2025 at approximately 7:30 pm at Warren Field. The victim and reporting party stated that during a non-UCSD-sanctioned soccer game, he was punched in the face, causing significant injury and hospitalization.\n\nThe victim described the suspect as a male, 5-foot-6-inches tall, with an average build and a full mustache and beard.  The male was last seen wearing a brown shirt, black shorts, and soccer cleats. It is unknown if the male is affiliated with UCSD.\n\nAt this time, the suspect is not in custody.\n\nThe report is currently under investigation by the UC San Diego Police Department.\n\nIf you have information that could be helpful in this investigation, please call the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4357 or submit an online tip at https://police.ucsd.edu/services/anonymous.html.\n\nThe remainder of this message provides general information about preventing and reporting an aggravated assault and is not necessarily related to this incident.\n\nIf you are the victim of an aggravated assault:\n\nSeek medical attention as needed.\n\nReport it to the UC San Diego Police Department immediately by calling or texting 9-1-1.\n\nTo help reduce the risk of being the victim of an aggravated assault:\n\nBe cognizant of your personal space to allow yourself time to react.\n\nDisengage when possible and get to a place of safety.\n\nBe aware of signs and triggers of an escalating conflict, such as:Clenching of fists or jaw;\n\nSudden change in body language or tone; or\n\nPacing or fidgeting.\n\nDe-escalate the conflict, if possible.Remain calm and in control;\n\nListen to the other person and respond empathetically.\n\nUse a calming tone of voice.\n\nUse the person’s name;\n\nAvoid using the phrase “Calm down.”\n\nRespect personal space; and\n\nMaintain an open stance.\n\nReport suspicious activity immediately to the UC San Diego Police Department by calling or texting 9-1-1.\n\nUse the UC San Diego Safety Escort Program. Call (858) 534-WALK, available daily from dusk to dawn.\n\nWhenever possible, travel on well-lit, busy routes. Avoid walking or parking in shadowed areas. Have your keys in your hand as you approach your door.\n\nKnow the location of Campus Emergency Telephones on routes to and from campus destinations.\n\nConsider contacting confidential campus support resources:\nUC San Diego students – visit Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): https://caps.ucsd.edu and (858) 534-3755.\n\nUC San Diego faculty and staff – visit Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP): https://blink.ucsd.edu/sponsor/hr/org-chart/fsap.html and (858) 534-5523.\n\nUC San Diego Health Sciences benefits-eligible faculty and staff – visit Liveandworkwell operated by Optum/United Behavioral Health: https://liveandworkwell.com and (866) 808-6205 (use company code UCSDMC).\n\nWhat is this Notice?\n\nThis notice is being provided to you to comply with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act. Timely Warnings are intended to prevent similar crimes and to provide information that will assist community members in protecting themselves.\n\nUniversity of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "confidence": "high",
      "sourceUrl": "https://ucsdcampusnotices.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CN/pages/125798295/Timely+Warning+Aggravated+Assault+-+11-07-2025",
      "sourceDescription": "UC San Diego Campus Notices wiki: Timely Warning Aggravated Assault 11-07-2025 (Warren Field)",
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        "Incident date is 2025-11-06 ~7:30 p.m.; the timely warning is dated November 7 after the 7:26 p.m. report.",
        "Distinct from 2026-04-20-uc-san-diego-va-bus-stop-aggravated-assault (later date, VA bus-stop punch, different location) and from 2025-11-15-uc-san-diego-conrad-prebys-parking-structure-copper-burglary (burglary, not assault)."
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  "context": "UC San Diego Police posted the notice on the Campus Notices wiki, linked from [police.ucsd.edu/alerts/warnings.html](https://police.ucsd.edu/alerts/warnings.html).",
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    "Victim punched in the face during a non-UCSD-sanctioned soccer game at Warren Field; significant injury and hospitalization.",
    "Suspect described as male, 5-foot-6, average build, full mustache and beard, brown shirt, black shorts, soccer cleats. Affiliation unknown. Not in custody."
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      "title": "Timely Warning – Aggravated Assault - 11-07-2025",
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