Timely Warning – Off Campus Aggravated Assault

By | September 30, 2018
TIMELY WARNING – Off-Campus Aggravated Assault
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the “Clery Act”), 20 U.S.C. 1092 (f), the College of Charleston issues timely notices to notify the campus community of Clery Act crimes or other serious incidents that the College determines represent a serious and ongoing threat to the campus. The College may distribute timely notices using a variety of means, including emails, text messages, flyers, and website announcements posted on the Campus Safety websitehttp://blogs.cofc.edu/publicsafety/category/community-notification/
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, the Department of Public Safety is informing the College of Charleston campus community of an off-campus assault.
 
Incident:  Off-Campus Aggravated Assault
 
Date:  08/05/2018
 
Time:  0218 Hours (2:18AM)
 
Reported to:    Charleston City Police Department
 
                           Report # 1811649
 
Location:  197 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC
 
Suspects’ status:  At Large
 
Incident description:  The victim was located intoxicated and unconscious. Two suspects were involved, one of which had run up to the victim and sucker punched him in the head. Suspects fled the area on foot heading east on Calhoun Street. Possible suspects have been identified.
 
Suspect Description:   Suspect #1: W/M, 24 years of age, black hair brown eyes, 5’07”, 150lbs; Suspect #2: W/M, 24 years of age, black hair, brown eyes 5’04”, 150lbs.
 
Important Message:  It is important to note that the victim/survivor is never the cause of the criminal offense.  The College does not tolerate this behavior. 
Avoid confrontation with individuals you encounter. Avoid becoming involved in incidents you observe. Use well-lit- routes, avoid dark vacant areas, and those not frequented by other people. Avoid walking alone at night. Be alert and aware of your surroundings at all times. Avoid distractions like talking on your cell phone.
If you observe unusual activity, try to remember details as best you can. For example, what a person was wearing or any other identifiers like scars, tattoos or shoes. Please always be aware of your surroundings, avoid walking alone at night, and notify Law Enforcement immediately if you observe potentially dangerous situations or individuals.
 
Public Safety is available to provide escorts on-campus and the Cougar Shuttle (888.960.2227) is available for off-campus transportation on the downtown peninsula seven nights a week from 11:00 P.M. – 3:00 A.M., during the fall and spring semesters.  For addition safety tips, visit http://publicsafety.cofc.edu/staying-safe/index.php
 
Get Involved and Make a Difference:  The College encourages the prompt reporting of all crimes, On-campus contact Public Safety (843.953.5611), and off-campus (911).
Oftentimes, students are present when a crime is about to happen and bystander intervention is one method students may use to help prevent a crime from happening.  Learn how to develop this skill and safely intervene.  Contact the Office of Victim Services at 843.953.2273.
 
Victim Assistance:  Enrolled College of Charleston students who become victims of serious crime are encouraged to get victim assistance by contacting the Office of Victim Services (843.953.2273). Comprehensive services, including assistance with missed classes/academic disruption, are available regardless of the incident location, or if the student elected to file an official report, or not.
 
If you have any information regarding the crime indicated above, please contact:
 
City of Charleston Police Department 
Emergencies: 911 

Non-Emergency: 577-7434 

Crime Stoppers: (Anonymous Reporting 554-1111)
 
College of Charleston Campus Police 
Emergencies: 953-5611
Non-Emergency: 953-5609 (Administrative Line) 

Crime Action Line: (Anonymous Reporting) 953-4998

Silent Witness: 
http://publicsafety.cofc.edu/contact-us/silent-witness/index.php

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