{
  "id": "2021-07-23-university-of-michigan-assault-and-ethnic-intimidation-downtown-ann-arbor",
  "slug": "university-of-michigan-assault-and-ethnic-intimidation-downtown-ann-arbor-2021-07-23",
  "institution": {
    "name": "University of Michigan",
    "shortName": "U-M",
    "state": "MI",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "DPSS / U-M Emergency Alert",
    "enrollment": 51000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2021-07-23",
    "type": "aggravated-assault",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Assault and ethnic intimidation downtown Ann Arbor",
    "headlinePublic": "Assault and ethnic intimidation downtown Ann Arbor",
    "summary": "University of Michigan DPSS [published this notice](https://news.dpss.umich.edu/2021/07/2665). Full text is preserved from the official DPSS news page.",
    "outcome": "See official DPSS notice for investigation status and community guidance."
  },
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      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "July 23, 2021\n\nSecurity Bulletin 07/23/21: Assault & Ethnic Intimidation\n\nThe Ann Arbor Police Department is investigating an assault on a woman in downtown Ann Arbor near Liberty and Division Streets.\n\nAt around 4:22 p.m. on July 22, a U-M Student was parking her car when a male riding a bike approached her. He yelled violent racial slurs and then punched her in the face. The victim sustained an injury to her right eye and declined medical care at the time.\n\nThe suspect was described by the victim as a middle-aged black male, about 5'11'', medium build, medium skin tone. He was wearing a navy ball cap with a yellow block M and either a dark black, gray, or blue shirt. He was riding a mountain bike that may have been silver in color and was last seen riding his bike northbound on Liberty St.\n\nWe advise residents and visitors in Ann Arbor to be extra vigilant and aware of their surroundings when walking around. Look assertive and trust your intuition. If a particular situation makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, choose an alternative. We also recommend walking with a friend or co-worker and avoiding isolated areas.\n\nIf you feel threatened, look for a blue light emergency phone on campus or call 911 from any phone. If you see something, say something, report suspicious behavior by calling 911.\n\nIf you have any information, please contact the U-M Division of Public Safety and Security at (734) 763-1131 or the Ann Arbor Police Department Tip Line (734) 794-6939.",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://news.dpss.umich.edu/2021/07/2665",
      "sourceDescription": "University of Michigan DPSS Security Bulletin",
      "annotations": [
        "Transcribed from official news.dpss.umich.edu Security Bulletin page HTML."
      ],
      "characterCount": 1486,
      "confidence": "high",
      "timestampApprox": "DPSS Security Bulletin dated 2021-07-23"
    }
  ],
  "context": "University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security security bulletin series under news.dpss.umich.edu.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Official DPSS Security Bulletin preserves the campus community warning text."
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    {
      "type": "official-archive",
      "title": "U-M DPSS Security Bulletin",
      "url": "https://news.dpss.umich.edu/2021/07/2665",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
    }
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  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "michigan",
    "umich",
    "dpss",
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    "aggravated-assault"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-25",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-25",
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