Timely Warning – Aggravated Assault

On December 29, 2024, at 10:47 am, the UC San Diego Police Department received a report of an aggravated assault that occurred at Naga Way and Biological Grade at 10:46 am. The reporting party/victim stated that an unknown male and the victim were involved in a verbal dispute. It escalated when the suspect slapped the victim’s face and then retrieved a firearm from his vehicle and threatened the victim with it. No shots were fired. The suspect then drove away, heading south along La Jolla Shores Drive.

The suspect is described by the victim as a male adult, approx.50 years of age, balding, thin beard, and wearing a black sweatshirt and blue jeans. The suspect’s vehicle was described as a silver Jeep (See photo below).
At this time, the suspect is not in custody.
The report is currently under investigation by the UC San Diego Police Department.

If you have information that could be helpful in this investigation, please call the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4357 or submit an online tip at https://police.ucsd.edu/services/anonymous.html.

The remainder of this message provides general information about preventing and reporting an aggravated assault, and is not necessarily related to this incident.

If you are the victim of an aggravated assault:

Seek medical attention as needed.
Report it to the UC San Diego Police Department immediately by calling or texting 9-1-1.

To help reduce the risk of being the victim of an aggravated assault:

Be cognizant of your personal space to allow yourself time to react.
Disengage when possible and get to a place of safety.
Be aware of signs and triggers of an escalating conflict, such as:
- Clenching of fists or jaw;
- Sudden change in body language or tone; or
- Pacing or fidgeting.
De-escalate the conflict, if possible.
- Remain calm and in control;
- Listen to the other person and respond empathetically;
- Use a calming tone of voice;
- Use the person’s name;
- Avoid using the phrase “Calm down”;
- Respect personal space; and
- Maintain an open stance.
Report suspicious activity immediately to the UC San Diego Police Department by calling or texting 9-1-1.
Use the UC San Diego Safety Escort Program. Call (858) 534-WALK, available daily from dusk to dawn.
Whenever possible, travel well-lit, busy routes. Avoid walking or parking in shadowed areas. Have your keys in your hand as you approach your door.
Know the location of Campus Emergency Telephones on routes to and from campus destinations.
Consider contacting confidential campus support resources:
- UC San Diego students – visit Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): https://caps.ucsd.edu and (858) 534-3755.
- UC San Diego faculty and staff – visit Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP): https://blink.ucsd.edu/sponsor/hr/org-chart/fsap.html and (858) 534-5523.
- UC San Diego Health Sciences benefits-eligible faculty and staff – visit Liveandworkwell operated by Optum/United Behavioral Health: https://liveandworkwell.com and (866) 808-6205 (use company code UCSDMC).

What is this Notice?

This notice is being provided to you to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Timely Warnings are intended to prevent similar crimes and to provide information that will assist community members in protecting themselves.

If you have any Triton Alert questions, please contact EH&S Emergency Management & Mission Continuity at emergency@ucsd.edu

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