TIMELY WARNING NOTIFICATION – JANUARY 28, 2012
This message to members of the Seattle University community is being sent via SU e-mail in the interest of public safety and the well-being of our campus and in compliance with federal law requiring timely warning notification of crimes committed on or near campus:
Last night, at approximately 12:15 AM, Seattle Police officers responded to a 911 call of a man shot at 13th and E. Jefferson. Police found a 25-year-old male, not affiliated with the university, lying on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound to his leg. Seattle Fire Department medics transported the victim to a local-area hospital. The SPD Gang Unit responded to the scene and is investigating the incident. Witnesses reported a dark-colored vehicle; quickly leaving the area was possibly involved.
This incident is being investigated by the Seattle Police Gang Unit detectives. If you have any additional information regarding this criminal incident please call Seattle Police at 911 or the DPS office at 296-5990.
Prevention tips for incidents such as this:
-Use your intuition - trust your feelings. If you feel that a situation is not right, move out of the area immediately.
-Use the 24-hour Seattle University Safety Escort program (provided in a marked security vehicle & on foot), especially if having consumed alcohol. If you are a distance away from the campus consider calling a friend for a ride, calling a cab, or calling SU Campus Public Safety to assist in a safe ride home. (SU-DPS 24 hour number 296-5990).
-While walking keep a distance, don’t let people get too close, even to inquire the time. Use well-lit arterials and walkways with open businesses, and passing traffic, if available.
-Be aware of your surroundings. In social situations, be alert to places and situations that make you vulnerable. History has shown holidays can be a time of more reported thefts, robberies, and credit card scams, as people are making gift purchases.
-Walk confidently and alertly. Do not walk with headphones on and hoods covering your heads.
-If you observe suspicious behavior on campus (e.g. persons loitering in or around buildings, vehicles and residences), contact Public Safety via any campus Blue Light phone, or by cell phone at 296-5911. If you are off campus, immediately contact 911.
Please don’t hesitate to contact the Seattle University Department of Public Safety Crime Prevention Unit at 296-5996 for additional crime prevention information.