{
  "id": "2023-05-01-university-of-utah-u-of-u-alert-assault-suspect-sought-by-police",
  "slug": "university-of-utah-u-of-u-alert-assault-suspect-sought-by-police-2023-05-01",
  "institution": {
    "name": "University of Utah",
    "shortName": "U of U",
    "state": "UT",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "U of U Alert",
    "enrollment": 35000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2023-05-01",
    "type": "assault",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "resolved",
    "headline": "U of U ALERT: Assault Suspect Sought by Police",
    "headlinePublic": "U of U ALERT: Assault Suspect Sought by Police",
    "summary": "On 2023-05-01, [U of U Public Safety posted: U of U ALERT: Assault Suspect Sought by Police](https://publicsafety.utah.edu/alerts/safety-warning/u-of-u-alert-assault-suspect-sought-by-police/).",
    "outcome": "See notice.",
    "casualties": {
      "killed": 0,
      "injured": 0
    }
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "2023-05-01",
      "channel": "website",
      "verbatimText": "Note: You are receiving this message because federal law requires institutions of higher education to alert the campus community when certain crimes occur on or near certain campus property that presents a serious or ongoing threat. The intent is to provide information so individuals can take appropriate measures to best protect themselves. Notifications are based on when the university receives the report. More information is available here.\n\nThe University of Utah Department of Public Safety is actively investigating an aggravated assault that occurred on April 27, 2023 at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Officers responded to a report of a contracted employee punching another contracted employee. No weapons were involved, however, the victim went to the hospital with injuries. The suspectthen threatened another employee and left campus. He has not been seen since.\n\nThe suspect has been identified as 43-year old Uiva R. Solovi. He is described as a male, 5-foot 11-inches, 250-lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. University of Utah Police are working with Salt Lake City Police and probation officers to locate him.\n\nAny member of the community who may have information about the incident, or the suspect, should contact University Police at 801-585-2677.\n\nUpdates will be posted at alert.utah.edu.\n\nThis safety warning is being issued as part of the University of Utah’s efforts to provide timely notifications about serious or ongoing threats to the campus community. While it may be distressing to learn about this incident, it is being shared so you can best protect yourself. Responsibility for a crime lies with the person committing it; however, there are some things you can do to reduce your risk of experiencing crime. Please remember:",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://publicsafety.utah.edu/alerts/safety-warning/u-of-u-alert-assault-suspect-sought-by-police/",
      "sourceDescription": "U of U Alert — U of U ALERT: Assault Suspect Sought by Police",
      "annotations": [
        "Full body from publicsafety.utah.edu."
      ],
      "characterCount": 1750
    }
  ],
  "context": "University of Utah campus alert / safety notice.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Official U of U alert body recovered."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "U of U ALERT: Assault Suspect Sought by Police",
      "url": "https://publicsafety.utah.edu/alerts/safety-warning/u-of-u-alert-assault-suspect-sought-by-police/",
      "type": "official-archive"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "university-of-utah",
    "u-of-u-alert"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-27",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-27",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}