Ga. Tech neighbors fearful as muggings continue

By Ernie Suggs

"At 1:15 a.m. Monday, a Tech student was robbed trying to make his way home from campus. According to police, the student was approached by a group of two to four black males in a dark-color SUV. The student was struck in the back of the head with a gun and the suspects took his wallet and backpack, said Atlanta Police spokesman Otis Redmond."

"Last week, the APD increased its presence in the area with patrols and checkpoints, while Tech has sent several e-mail advisories to students warning them of potential dangers off campus."

"'We'll be judged most on how we respond to this situation,' said James Fetig, Georgia Tech's associate vice president for communications and marketing. 'From the beginning we've communicated openly, honestly and often with our entire campus community, including students and parents.' ..."

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