August 2, 2024

 

Dear Loyola Community,

 

Campus Safety is writing to notify you of a report of an aggravated battery that occurred this afternoon near the Water Tower Campus.

 

At approximately 4:45 p.m a non-Loyola affiliated person was shot by an unknown offender near the intersection of West Chicago Ave and N Wabash Ave. Preliminary information indicates that two people were involved in an argument that resulted in one person shooting the other. The victim received non-life threatening injuries. 

 

Campus Safety will continue working with the Chicago Police Department as they investigate this case. If anyone has information on the incident, please call Campus Safety at 773-508-SAFE or the Chicago Police Department at 911 or 312-744-8263. The Chicago Police Department also continues to investigate leads related to other recent violent incidents in the district. Further information related to this incident will be released by the Chicago Police Department as part of their normal investigation. 

 

Please also keep the following risk-reduction tips in mind:

Safety Tips

• If a person threatens you, follow any demands and run away as soon as it is safe to do so. Once in a safe place, immediately notify Campus Safety at 773-508-SAFE or the Chicago Police Department at 911.
• Investigative follow-up will be dependent on the amount of detail a person can recall. It is important to remember as many identifying characteristics about the offender(s) as possible. This can include the license plate of any involved vehicle, physical characteristics of the person, their clothing, any weapons used, direction of flight, etc.
• If you see something you believe to be suspicious, immediately contact Campus Safety or the Chicago Police Department.

Campus Safety recognizes that survivors are not at fault for any crime. Students who are seeking resources related to acts of violence can contact the Wellness Center at 773-508-2530 or visit the Community Coalition on Gender-Based Violence website. Faculty and staff in need of resources are encouraged to utilize the University’s Employee Assistance Program.

The safety and well-being of the Loyola community is always of paramount importance and a top priority.

Sincerely,

Thomas K. Murray
Director of Campus Safety
Chief of Police