ATLANTA — Two windows at a Georgia State University (GSU) residence hall were shattered by random gunfire over the weekend, according to a letter by GSU President M. Brian Blake.
It happened at University Commons. Blake said no students were hurt and the shots seemed to have originated from the highway.
Since there was no ongoing threat to campus, there was no emergency notification, the letter stated. However, university housing and Student Victim Assistance did reach out to students affected to provide support.
The university is working with APD, the Georgia State Patrol and the Georgia Department of Transportation to analyze camera footage and continue an investigation.
"Our university's urban location is one of our greatest assets as our students are availed of valuable experiential learning opportunities and visible career pathways," Blake wrote. "However, it can also present challenges as we share our street and spaces."
The president added that millions of dollars in improvements have been poured into the university in recent months and that it is making strides to foster a safer campus environment. The administration has also continued to collaborate with multiple partners across the city to create change.
Back in October, the university hosted a town hall after there was an off-campus quadruple shooting that injured two students. That shooting happened in the 100 block of John Wesley Dobbs, and the town hall included a panel of university and community leaders who spoke about safety improvements.
The administration is scheduled to meet with GSU's Student Government Association leadership in the coming days. The university is also welcoming any online feedback. Those interested in learning more about GSU's plan for enhancing the campus experience can find it online here.