Urgent Campus Information

Police Activity Near Campus

Police are investigating a report of a person who has been injured in the area of 5100 College Avenue. Police are on scene and this is an active investigation. This is not related to the earlier reports of a brush fire. Those who are on campus are asked to remain indoors and to be on alert.

Oct. 31 at 7:59 p.m.: After a thorough search, police determined the third suspect, who is believed to be connected to the incident, is not on or near campus. There is no threat to the campus community, and police have provided an All Clear. As communicated earlier, evening classes and events and activities, including Aztec Nights events, have been canceled for the rest of tonight, Oct. 31. More information: Urgent.sdsu.edu

Oct. 31 at 7:17 p.m.: Police ask all to remain indoors until 7:35 p.m., as they search for a third suspect believed to be connected to the shooting. As shared earlier, two suspects are already in custody, including the alleged shooter. Police also recovered the weapon believed to be used in the shooting. No students, faculty, or staff were involved or injured.  The campus community can anticipate additional police activity near and around campus this evening. 

Oct. 31 at 5:44 p.m.: Police have confirmed that a second suspect, identified as the alleged shooter, is now in custody and a weapon has been recovered. The individual was arrested following an altercation in the area of 5100 College Avenue that resulted in one person being shot. Out of an abundance of caution, remain indoors – an additional update will be shared. No students, faculty and staff were involved or injured. University evening classes and events and activities, including Aztec Nights events, have been canceled for the rest of tonight, Oct. 31. 

Oct. 31 at 5:30 p.m.: Police have confirmed that one person has been shot and transported to a local hospital. One suspect is in custody. Individuals involved are not SDSU affiliates. Those on campus are asked to remain indoors and to be on alert. This is an active police situation. More details to follow.

Oct. 31 at 5:22 p.m.: Suspect is identified as a Hispanic male wearing a white shirt and tan cargo pants. Those on campus are asked to stay indoors and to be alert until additional information is provided. This is an active police situation. More details to follow. 

Oct. 31 at 5:17 p.m.: Police are investigating a report of a person who has been injured in the area of 5100 College Avenue. Police are on scene and this is an active investigation. This is not related to the earlier reports of a brush fire. More information: Urgent.sdsu.edu 

More information will be shared.

Near-Campus Brush Fire

The San Diego Fire Department (SDFD) is responding to brush fire on October 31, 2024 that is located off campus between Fairmount Avenue and Montezuma Road, just southwest of campus.

• Campus is open and instruction continues.
• There is no threat to the campus community and no SDSU buildings or residence halls are being evacuated. University Police Department and SDFD are conducting proactive evacuations off campus in neighboroods in the immediate area.
• Anticipate traffic delays and road closures. Be attentive to any postings or signage, as road closures in the area will be in place at least until midnight. 
• Be attentive to and follow directions provided by officials.

Oct. 31 at 4:36 p.m.: Campus is open and instruction continues. There is no threat to SDSU and no SDSU buildings are currently being evacuated. Road closures near campus are expected to be in place until midnight. Roads impacted are: Aldine Dr. at Fairmount Ave., Fairmount Ave. at Montezuma Rd., and Montezuma Rd. at 55th St. For those traveling to SDSU this evening for classes and other activities, please take I-8 and exit College Ave. Avoid impacted areas, and expect delays. Updates: urgent.sdsu.edu.

Oct. 31 at 3:30 p.m.: Some members of the SDSU community are receiving evacuation orders via text from a different agency. The active evacuation orders impact areas around campus, and not on campus. Campus is open and instruction continues. There is no threat to SDSU and no SDSU buildings are currently being evacuated. Updates: urgent.sdsu.edu.

Oct. 31 at 2:28 p.m.: The San Diego Fire Department continues to respond to a brush fire southwest of campus. There remains no impact to SDSU. No SDSU buildings are currently being evacuated. Montezuma Rd. is closed in both directions. Adhere to road closure signs and stay clear of the area. Updates: urgent.sdsu.edu. 

Oct. 31 at 2:07 p.m.: The San Diego Fire Department (SDFD) is responding to brush fire between Fairmount Ave. and Montezuma Rd., southwest of campus. There is no threat to the campus community. UPD and SDFD are conducting proactive evacuations near the immediate area. Anticipate traffic delays and road closures. More information: Urgent.sdsu.edu. 

Emergency Services

During emergencies, dial 9-1-1 or use any emergency blue light duress phone located throughout campus. If you are unable to call, text to 9-1-1 is available within San Diego County. Individuals should text if they are:

• Deaf or hard of hearing, non-verbal or have difficulty speaking;
• Experiencing a situation where it is unsafe to call 9-1-1 for help;
• Or in a medical emergency and cannot speak on the phone.

To report a non-emergency, dial 619-594-1991 and select option '1' from the menu to speak with a police dispatcher. If you are unable to call the non-emergency line, you may email [email protected].

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