{"id":53177,"date":"2026-10-12T15:17:44","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T15:17:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/dps\/?p=53177"},"modified":"2026-10-12T15:17:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T15:17:55","slug":"timely-warning-aggravated-assault","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/dps\/2026\/10\/12\/timely-warning-aggravated-assault\/","title":{"rendered":"Timely Warning: Aggravated Assault"},"content":{"rendered":"

In compliance with the \u201cTimely Warning\u201d provision of the federal Jeanne Clery Campus Security Act, Augsburg University Department of Public Safety (DPS) is giving notice of a situation that represents a serious or continuing threat to students and employees of the University. This timely warning aims to provide information to aid the Augsburg community in protecting themselves after a report of a serious crime.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Reported Offense: Aggravated Assault<\/span><\/h3>\n

On October 11, 2026, at approximately 8:19 p.m., the Department of Public Safety responded to an Aggravated Assault at the intersection of 23rd Avenue and 7 \u00bd Street on a report of someone being assaulted with a baseball bat. The responding officer was in the area on routine patrol when traffic came to a complete stop. The initial responding Augsburg Public Safety Officer found a large crowd surrounding a young male. The individual, who was not affiliated with Augsburg, told the Augsburg Officer that he was assaulted with an aluminum baseball bat. The suspect struck the victim on the left arm in the elbow area. The Augsburg Officer recovered the baseball bat which the victim\u2019s brother was able to wrestle away from the suspect. The suspect fled the scene in a gold-colored Toyota minivan. The Minneapolis Police Department and Emergency Medical Services were notified.\u00a0 First Aid was rendered to the victim while waiting for the arrival of Police and EMS.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Suspect Description<\/span><\/h3>\n

The suspect seen on security footage appeared to be a Black male, wearing a lime green outfit. The suspect fled the scene in a gold-colored Toyota minivan, in an unknown direction.<\/span><\/p>\n

Status<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Department of Public Safety and the Minneapolis Police Department are currently investigating this incident. Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Minneapolis Police Department or Augsburg Department of Public Safety at 612-330-1717<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reporting Incidents<\/span><\/h3>\n

Augsburg asks its community members to report any and all concerns that may impact our campus community. If You See Something – Say Something. To report, please contact the Department of Public Safety (DPS) at 612-330-1717<\/span><\/a>. You can also download the CampusShield app (through Apple<\/span><\/a> or Android<\/span><\/a>) to message DPS. We also encourage you to utilize the resources available on the DPS website<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Safety Tips<\/span><\/h3>\n
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  • Do not prop doors open, and ensure all doors from which you enter\/exit are securely closed behind you.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Keep your head up and always be aware of your surroundings.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Do not sit or walk with your phone\/laptop out.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Do not walk with earbuds or headphones on so you can hear what is going on around you.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • If approached in your vehicle by someone you do not know, do not open doors or roll down windows.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Call Public Safety or the Minneapolis Police if you see any suspicious activity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Disclaimer<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Augsburg University believes that physical descriptors alone are not a valid reason to profile or cast suspicion on any individual. When physical descriptors are included in communication to the Augsburg community, it is done so because they may reasonably assist in identifying the perpetrator of the incident. Augsburg University uses perceived race and gender descriptors that are provided about a suspect only when additional characteristics (beyond clothing) are also available. Such descriptors are used in an attempt to provide the campus community with important information. However, the University recognizes that race and gender are personal identity attributes that cannot always be accurately perceived by others, and that any reported information may not be accurate.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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