Funeral services for late Tuscaloosa Mayor Al DuPont, a WWII veteran, are expected to include a 21-gun salute and helicopter flyover at Evergreen Cemetery behind Bryant Denny Stadium between 4 and 5 p.m. today. We appreciate and honor his service to our country and community.
Please do not be alarmed if you hear the military honors. However, if you see or hear anything else of concern, call UAPD at 205-348-5454 or 911.
*UPDATED*
A suspect was apprehended and charged for the off-campus shooting on July 14th. This case is closed.
Police responded to an off-campus shooting that occurred at approximately 2:15 a.m. Sunday, July 14, 2019, in the area around Moe’s BBQ and the federal courthouse at the 2100 block of University Blvd.
Two suspects in an older model black mid-size Chevrolet pickup truck fired multiple rounds into a black sedan. One female victim was struck and has been admitted to DCH Hospital.
The appearance of the suspects was reported to be:
Suspect 1:
Race: Unknown/light complexion
Sex: Male
Height: No description provided.
Weight: No description provided.
Hair: No description provided.
Clothing: No description provided.
Additional info: Possible first name given as “Jeremy” by one witness. Last name unknown. The truck had side steps.
Suspect 2:
Race: Unknown/light complexion
Sex: Male
Height: No description provided.
Weight: No description provided
Hair: No description provided
Clothing: No description provided.
Additional info: Possible passenger in the suspect vehicle
Anyone who has any additional information about this occurrence is asked to call Tuscaloosa Police at 205-349-2121 or Crime Stoppers at 205-752-7867(STOP). Crime prevention information is published in UAPD’s Safer Living Guide at https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpolice.ua.edu%2Fsafer-living-guide-2-2%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ccclark%40fa.ua.edu%7C4cacdd87c36244ceb3b508d708418346%7C63ec59cb94a24e6b8090be2f81176596%7C0%7C0%7C636986949797892135&sdata=5ujVcasc76QlLwrgHopTwQbuv7%2Bad1HY3PW%2B6a5wPKA%3D&reserved=0
Below are some safety considerations for students and community members:
– Be careful and mindful of any valuables you may carry on your person
– Be mindful of your surroundings
– If confronted, give the perpetrator what they ask for. Your safety is more important.
While not required by the Clery Act for timely warnings, some incidents that happen off campus may be sent to the campus community in the interest of public safety.
Public Safety Notice: On-campus Armed Robbery and Assault (March 23, 2019)
University of Alabama police responded to an on-campus armed robbery and assault that occurred at approximately 2:15 am Saturday, March 23, 2019, in the area in front of Lakeside West. The suspect was apprehended shortly after. The victim received only minor injuries.
Anyone who has any additional information about this occurrence is asked to call University Police at 205-348-5454 or Crime Stoppers at 205-752-7867(STOP). Crime prevention information is published in UAPD’s Safer Living Guide published at https://police.ua.edu/safer-living-guide-2-2/
Below are some safety considerations for students and community members:
– Be careful and mindful of any valuables you may carry on your person
– Be mindful of your surroundings
– If confronted, give the perpetrator what they ask for. Your safety is more important.
While not required by the Clery Act for timely warnings, some incidents may be sent to the campus community in the interest of public safety.
The all-clear was given as the situation with the gas main was resolved.
UA Safety Advisory: A gas main was ruptured around Mary Harmon Bryant Hall at approximately 1:20 a.m. For safety concerns, UAPD evacuated the area and set up a perimeter extending from 6th Ave. East to Devotie Drive and University Blvd. to Margarget Drive.
Crews are on site. Repairs are in progress, but please avoid the area until further notice.
You are receiving this notification as part of UA’s commitment to providing campus safety information in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act.
Tuscaloosa Police and UAPD responded around 9:20 p.m. to a reported stolen vehicle in the off-campus area of Oakwood Ave. The suspects crashed the stolen car and fired three shots as they ran. No injuries were reported. The suspects fled westbound on foot and are still at large.
The appearance of the suspects was reported to be:
Suspect 1
Sex: Male
Race: Black
Height: None provided
Weight: None provided
Hair: None provided
Clothing: None provided
Additional info: None provided
Suspect 2
Sex: Male
Race: Black
Height: None provided
Weight: None provided
Hair: None provided
Clothing: None provided
Additional info: None provided
Anyone who has any additional information about this occurrence is asked to call University Police at 205-348-5454 or Crime Stoppers at 752-7867(STOP). Crime prevention information is published in UAPD’s Safer Living Guide published at https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpolice.ua.edu%2Fsafer-living-guide-2-2%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ccclark%40fa.ua.edu%7C1179f393a4684f2d105008d68414cde4%7C63ec59cb94a24e6b8090be2f81176596%7C0%7C0%7C636841622260820083&sdata=DO1BVI%2BAaKdEeDGaWClkNtpxGH3lMh%2Bk1FOnYvGZf2Y%3D&reserved=0
While not required by the Clery Act for timely warnings, some incidents that happen off campus may be sent to the campus community in the interest of public safety.
Off-campus robbery 10.14.18
Around 1:45 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, multiple suspects demanded money from a victim just outside Rounders Bar on University Blvd. The victim was assaulted and approximately $200 was taken by the suspects. No weapon was used in the robbery. The suspects fled in separate directions and some suspects were apprehended shortly after, but others may still be at-large.
Suspects were described by the victim as black males. No other identifying information was provided by the victim as of this time.
Anyone who has any additional information about this occurrence is asked to call University Police at 205-348-5454 or Crime Stoppers at 752-7867(STOP). Crime prevention information is published in UAPD’s Safer Living Guide published at https://police.ua.edu/safer-living-guide-2-2/
Below are some safety considerations for students and community members:
– Be careful and mindful of any valuables you may carry on your person
– If confronted, give the perpetrator what they ask for. Your safety is more important.
You are receiving this notification as part of the University of Alabama’s commitment to providing campus safety information in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act.
Public Safety Notice – Off-campus shooting 9-16-18
Tuscaloosa Police and UAPD responded to an off-campus shooting that occurred at approximately 12:45 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Another Broken Egg on Jack Warner Parkway. One person, a student leaving the restaurant, was shot in the arm but not seriously injured. The victim appears to be an innocent bystander. The suspect was arrested right away. There is no danger to the campus community.
Anyone who has any additional information about this occurrence is asked to call University Police at 205-348-5454 or Crime Stoppers at 752-7867(STOP). Crime prevention information is published in UAPD’s Safer Living Guide published at https://police.ua.edu/safer-living-guide-2-2/
While not required by the Clery Act for timely warnings, some incidents that happen off campus may be sent to the campus community in the interest of public safety.
Public Safety Advisory – Off-campus Armed Robbery 7-14-18
Tuscaloosa police responded to an off-campus armed robbery that occurred at approximately 3:20 am Saturday, July 14, 2018, in the 300 block of Grace Street near Preston Place Apartments. The victim was robbed at gunpoint and cash and a cell phone were taken. There were no injuries, and the two suspects drove away in what was described as a white SUV.
The appearance of the suspects was reported to be:
Suspect 1
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Height: Approximately 6’
Weight: 170 lbs.
Hair: No description provided
Clothing: No description provided
Additional info: Possibly medium complexion
Suspect 2
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Height: Approximately 5’8”
Weight: 160 lbs.
Hair: No description provided
Clothing: No description provided
Additional info: Possibly medium complexion
Anyone who has any additional information about this occurrence is asked to call University Police at 205-348-5454 or Crime Stoppers at 752-7867(STOP). Crime prevention information is published in UAPD’s Safer Living Guide published at https://police.ua.edu/safer-living-guide-2-2/
Below are some safety considerations for students and community members:
While not required by the Clery Act for timely warnings, some incidents that happen off campus may be sent to the campus community in the interest of public safety.
UAPD responded to an off-campus robbery that occurred at approximately 12:30 am on Monday, May 28, 2018, in the 300 block of Reed Street. The victim was robbed at gunpoint and a laptop was taken from their bag. There were no injuries and the two suspects drove away in a green SUV.
The appearance of the suspects was reported to be:
Suspect 1 (armed)
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Height: Approximately 5’8
Weight: Medium build
Hair: Shoulder length dreadlocks/ponytail Additional info: Black tank top with white jacket
Suspect 2
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Height: Approximately 5′
Weight: Thin build
Additional info: Black tank top, cargo shorts, red cap
Anyone who has any additional information about this occurrence is asked to call University Police at 205-348-5454 or Crime Stoppers at 752-7867(STOP). Crime prevention information is published in UAPD’s Safer Living Guide published at https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpolice.ua.edu%2Fsafer-living-guide-2-2%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ccclark%40fa.ua.edu%7Cc9d07133ecc5446511c808d5c46d9dea%7C63ec59cb94a24e6b8090be2f81176596%7C0%7C1%7C636630897460475177&sdata=pwgIH2gtvPYBZxR0NdQfRl9dN0OXURCuS5qu79He8MI%3D&reserved=0
Below are some safety considerations for students and community members:
While not required by the Clery Act for timely warnings, some incidents that happen off campus may be sent to the campus community in the interest of public safety.
Campus security authority training presentation
