Suspected USC student wanted for assault that left man unconscious, police say
A man wanted by the Atlanta Police Department for assault may be a student at the University of South Carolina. Anyone with information may be eligible for a cash reward.
Just before 12:30 a.m. on Sept. 1, officers were called to Park Tavern, a sports bar near downtown Atlanta at 500 10th Street, for a dispute involving injuries, according to a news release. A 20-year-old man was unconscious and had injuries to his head and face, officials said, but was breathing. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
An initial investigation found that the man had a verbal altercation with another man that escalated to a physical assault.
Investigators with the Atlanta Police Department’s Aggravated Assault Unit are requesting the public’s assistance with information about the suspect, who officials say may attend USC.
The assault happened the same weekend the Gamecocks played Virginia Tech in a football match at Mercedez-Benz Stadium in the Aflac Kickoff Game. An investigation in ongoing. The university if “actively coordinating” with Atlanta police, USC spokesman Jeff Stensland said.
Those with information can submit an anonymous tip to the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at 404-577-TIPS, online at www.StopCrimeAtl.org or by texting CSA and the tip to 274637.
Tipsters are eligible for an award up to $5,000.
