Student reports late night assault near Sharp and Cincinnati
A student reported to Gonzaga Security today that at about 11:30 pm on Friday night, February 10, he was assaulted by two males who yelled at him and chased him to the area of Sharp and Cincinnati. As the student attempted to defend himself he was knocked to the ground at which point the two males fled the area. The two males were described as white, around 6 feet tall, one with a medium build and the other with a larger build, and in their thirties. The student was taken to a local hospital for treatment of a cut lip and cuts to his hands. Spokane Police and Campus Security were not notified at the time of the incident. The student was encouraged to file a police report today.
Gonzaga community members are reminded of the following safety tips:
• If you have to walk, do so in groups especially after dark. Try to use well-lit, busy routes. Be aware of your surroundings.
• Utilize Saferide if you need a ride back to your residence from an off-campus location: call 568-8000.
• Utilize Security escorts to travel across campus: 313-2222.
• Report suspicious persons or circumstances immediately to GU Security (313-2222) or SPD (911).
• Once you are in safe place, report all crimes immediately to police at 911 and GU Security at 313-2222.