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PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT
At approximately 1:18 a.m. Sunday, April 14, shots were fired by a male suspect with a handgun from one vehicle toward another at 20th Street and Clybourn Street. The Milwaukee Police Department, which had tracked both vehicles from an alleged altercation earlier, reported that a black male from a white early-model Chevrolet Impala (no license plate information available) fired shots toward a black Toyota Camry (no license plate information available). The white Impala then fled eastbound on Clybourn; those in the Camry have been detained by MPD. No one involved is affiliated with Marquette, and no one was physically injured. If you see anyone matching any of the following descriptions, please contact DPS immediately at 288-1911.
DESCRIPTION of suspect (alleged shooter):
Sex----------------- Male
Race---------------- Black
Age----------------Mid 20’s
Height------------ 5'11"
Weight-------------N/A
Clothes------------White top
Complexion ------ Dark
Hair---------------- Medium-length
Hair Description— Braids
Eyes---------------- None available
Sex----------------- Male
Race---------------- Black
Age----------------Mid 20’s
Height------------ 6 ft.
Weight-------------Husky build
Clothes------------Dark clothes
Complexion ------ Thin beard
Hair---------------- None available
Hair Description— None available
Eyes---------------- None available
Color----- White
Model----- Chevrolet Impala
Year or Age ----- Early model
License Plate----None available
Please share the information contained in this crime alert with other people on campus who may not have seen it. All Marquette students, staffs, guests and visitors are reminded to:
- Walk in pairs or groups, being aware of your surroundings at all times.
- Use the LIMO and safety patrol services provided by DPS. Call 8-6363 for SSP escorts.
- During evening hours watch for the LIMO with strobe lights patrolling the perimeters of campus; the driver may ask if you want a ride or want to request a walking escort.
- Make sure someone knows when you leave and when to expect you back.
- Do not become distracted by talking on your cell phone or listening to music through headphones at a high volume.
- Travel on well-lit, busy streets and avoid walking through alleys and parking lots.
- Be aware of places along your path of travel that could conceal a criminal (shrubbery, building recesses, etc.). Avoid or keep a distance from these areas whenever possible.
- Take note of suspicious vehicles, especially those that appear to be circling the block or driving unusually slow. If you observe a suspicious vehicle, relay its description and location to DPS using one of the more than 300 blue light phones on and near campus.
- If you think someone is following you, cross the street, head for a well-populated, well-lit area and contact DPS using one of the more than 300 blue light phones on and near campus.
- If you plan to drink, do so in moderation to avoid putting yourself in a position of increased risk.
- If approached, give up your property.
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