Dear Ohio State Community Member:
You are receiving this notice because a crime has occurred that is considered to be of a concern and/or a continuing threat to the campus community.
The purpose of this message is to heighten your safety awareness by providing community members with information necessary to take appropriate precautions, enable you to take actions to help increase your safety, and to aid in the prevention of similar crimes.
On Tuesday, July 23 at approximately 1 a.m., a Columbus Division of Police (CPD) officer heard gunshots and responded to the area of Chittenden Avenue and North Pearl Alley. No suspects or victims could be located. This is considered Clery reportable property.
Camera footage shows two individuals in a white Nissan Maxima engaged with two individuals on small motorbikes. The shots were fired from the passenger side of the car at the two individuals on motorbikes. No injuries were reported and none of the individuals operating the vehicles have contacted police. The shots caused property damage at East 11th Avenue, shattering a university office window. The offices were unoccupied at that time and all the vehicles involved fled from the scene.
A photo of the white Nissan Maxima is shown below.
CPD is the lead law enforcement agency and is investigating the crime with assistance from OSUPD. Anyone with information is encouraged to call CPD at 614-645-4545.
Crimes are never the fault of the victim. OSUPD encourages everyone to lock doors and windows. When possible, please walk with friends or coworkers and always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night. If you see something, say something: report suspicious behavior by calling police. Additional safety resources are available at: dps.osu.edu/resources
OSUPD carefully considers information contained in safety notices. All decisions are handled on a case-by-case basis with the safety of our campus community in mind. Law enforcement officers and dispatchers are trained to interview witnesses in an effort to obtain as much information as possible, such as build, hair style, hair color, facial hair, skin tone, eye color, tattoos or identifying marks, teeth, clothing, shoes, etc. OSUPD may limit the use of race, or other descriptors, unless accompanied by a detailed description of the suspect. In an effort to share information in a timely manner, details may be limited and are based on information known or reported at the time of issuance.