Timely Warning Notification of a Criminal Incident - Seattle Campus
04/15/09
University Way Altercation
This message to members of the University community is being sent in the interest of
public safety and in compliance with federal law requiring timely warning notification
of crimes committed on or near campus.
On April 15, 2009 at 11:30 p.m., two men with no known affiliation to the University
of Washington got into an argument in the 4700 block of University Way N.E. The
disturbance escalated and the suspect hit the victim in the face, knocking him to the
ground. The victim's head struck the curb causing a significant head trauma injury.
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A witness called 911, and Seattle Police and paramedics responded. The suspect left
the scene heading westbound and was not found. No additional information is available
at this time. This incident is being investigated by the Seattle Police Department.
If you have any additional information about this crime, please call Seattle Police at
(206) 684-5550.
University Police believe this incident poses no risk to students in the area. There
are individuals who frequent the University District and engage in such violent
behavior. UWPD advises students to be cautious and aware of their surroundings late at
night in the District.
