{
  "id": "2023-11-01-university-of-southern-california-rape-5",
  "slug": "university-of-southern-california-rape-5-2023-11-01",
  "institution": {
    "name": "University of Southern California",
    "shortName": "USC",
    "state": "CA",
    "type": "private-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "TrojansAlert",
    "enrollment": 49000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2023-11-01",
    "type": "sexual-assault",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Rape at 3600 block of South Grand Avenue",
    "headlinePublic": "Rape at 3600 block of South Grand Avenue",
    "summary": "USC Department of Public Safety [published a crime alert](https://dps.usc.edu/2023/11/01/rape-5/). Full text recovered from dps.usc.edu.",
    "outcome": "See official DPS crime alert for investigation status and safety guidance."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "DPS crime alert dated 2023-11-01",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "Content warning: this warning addresses a report of sexual assault. Resources are available on and off campus to provide assistance. Visit https://eeotix.usc.edu/report/confidential-and-private-resources/ for resources and support.\n\nReported Offense: Rape\n\nDate & Time of Occurrence: 11/01/2023 3:00 a.m.\n\nLocation: 3600 block of South Grand Avenue\n\nReport Number: 2306050\n\nIncident Description: A female student took a Lyft ride from a club in West Hollywood to her apartment near the University Park Campus. When they arrived at her apartment, the Lyft driver raped the student in his car.\n\nVehicle Description: Black sedan\n\nSuspect Description (provided by reporting party):\n\nAge:25 to 35 years oldEye Color:UnknownHair Color:BlackHeight:UnknownRace:BlackSex:MaleWeight:Thin buildAdditional Description:With a black colored beard.Weapon:None\n\nIf you are in immediate DANGER, call the Los Angeles Police Department at 911 or the USC Department of Public Safety at (213) 740-4321.\n\nPlease note that race, ethnicity, gender and/or religious affiliation are NOT considered the basis for suspicion; only behaviors are considered suspicious.\n\nIf you have information relevant to the crime(s) reflected in this alert, immediately call DPS at (213) 740-6000 for the University Park Campus (UPC), (323) 442-1000 for the Health Sciences Campus (HSC) or (213) 485-6571 for the LAPD Southwest Division.\n\nThe purpose of this warning is to aid in the prevention of similar crimes by alerting the community about the incident and to provide information which allows individuals to make informed decisions about their personal safety.\n\nNo action or inaction by a sexual assault survivor makes that person responsible for another person’s abusive or criminal conduct. The following suggestions may help reduce the possibility of experiencing a crime or may improve opportunities to receive prompt assistance.\n\nIf you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, there are time-sensitive decisions to make about preventing sexually transmitted infections, preventing pregnancy and collecting physical evidence. \n\nIndividuals who have been sexually assaulted should immediately go to a safe location and call a trusted friend. Preserve all physical evidence of the assault, even if you are unsure whether you want to report the crime to law enforcement. Seek medical care as soon as possible. \n\nContact USC's Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention and Services (RSVP) at (213) 740-4900, available 24 hours, for medical resources, emotional support and advocacy. \n\nIf you believe you are the victim of Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault it is important for you to have blood and urine tests as soon as possible to determine the presence of drugs. Delayed reporting and the passage of time can significantly impact the ability of testing to detect the presence of drugs. \n\nSymptoms of Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault may include drowsiness, confusion, sudden physical weakness especially in the limps, impaired motor skills, inability to walk or talk, weakness, impaired memory, reduced inhibitions, unconsciousness and or a strange sensation of being paralyzed. The Violence Intervention Program Sexual Assault Center at LAC+USC and or the Rape Treatment Center Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center can provide necessary medical services and testing for the presence of drugs.",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://dps.usc.edu/2023/11/01/rape-5/",
      "sourceDescription": "USC DPS official crime alert page",
      "annotations": [
        "Verbatim from official dps.usc.edu crime alert page."
      ],
      "characterCount": 3361,
      "confidence": "high"
    }
  ],
  "context": "Official USC Department of Public Safety crime alert archive.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Complete official DPS crime alert text recovered."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "Rape at 3600 block of South Grand Avenue",
      "url": "https://dps.usc.edu/2023/11/01/rape-5/",
      "type": "official-archive",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-26"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "usc",
    "2023",
    "sexual-assault",
    "dps",
    "clery"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-26",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-26",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}