Georgetown University

Public Safety Alert: Assault at 33rd & Prospect Streets, NW

On Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at approximately 2:09 a.m., a student reported to DPS that while he was walking in the area of 33rd & Prospect Streets, NW, at approximately 1:30 a.m., he was assaulted by an unknown male. The suspect struck the complainant on the back of his head with an open fist, knocking the complainant to the ground. The suspect then fled the scene.

The Department of Public Safety is requesting that anyone who has information regarding this or any other incident(s), or who noticed any suspects before or after the incident(s), to contact them immediately at (202) 687-4343.

Incident

Date: October 13, 2009

Time: 1:30 AM

Location: Non-campus, West Georgetown

Address: 33rd & Prospect Streets, NW

Incident type: Aggravated Assault

Respondents: Public Safety

Incident summary: On Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at approximately 1:30 a.m., a student walking in the area of 33rd & Prospect Streets, NW, was assaulted by an unknown male who struck him with an open fist to the back of his head.

On Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at approximately 2:09 a.m., a student reported to DPS that while he was walking in the area of 33rd & Prospect Streets, NW, at approximately 1:30 a.m., he was assaulted by an unknown male. The suspect struck the complainant on the back of his head with an open fist, knocking the complainant to the ground. The suspect then fled the scene.

Victim(s):The complainant suffered minor injuries from the fall but did not seek treatment at the time of the assault.

Victim(s) status:

Witness description of suspect(s):The suspect is described as a male wearing blue jeans and a light colored hooded jacket.

Safety Reminder

The Department of Public Safety would like to remind all students to practice the following security measures:

  1. On campus students should call DPS at 202-687-4343 regarding any safety concerns.

  2. Off campus students with immediate safety concerns should call MPD at 911 and DPS at 687-HELP.

  3. Practice security at home by not propping doors open, always keeping doors and windows locked, even when you are in residence, and not opening the door to strangers.

  4. Students noticing suspicious activities or individuals loitering around entrances to residence halls, apartments, or townhouses should immediately notify DPS at 202-687-4343.

  5. Students may utilize the services of THE SHUTTLE or DPS SAFERIDES escorts as a means of providing safe passage off-campus. Call 784-RIDE for DPS SAFERIDES escorts.

Georgetown University's Department of Public Safety (DPS) notifies the campus community when crimes are reported to DPS or the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) which the University believes represent a threat to its students or employees, in a manner consistent with the Campus Security Act. The University uses its best efforts to provide information that is both accurate and helpful, but community members should recognize that the University is able to relay information only as it is reported to DPS and/or MPD.