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Timely Warning

University of Kansas

Lawrence Campus

April 21, 2025

Alleged Sexual Assault

 

Content Warning: This Timely Warning includes descriptions of sexual assault, including rape.

Yesterday, April 20th, 2025, at 2:30 P.M., the University of Kansas Police Department received a report of an alleged rape that occurred approximately 3:00 A.M. on Friday, April 18th, 2025, in the 1700 block of Engel Road.

The reporting party alleges that four suspects were involved. One of the alleged suspects is known, while the other three are unknown. The reporting party was at a bar near campus and became intoxicated; the alleged incident took place at the reporting party's place of residence. University police are investigating. Anyone having any additional information regarding this incident, please call the University of Kansas Police Department at 911 or 785-864-5900.

This notice is distributed in compliance with the “Timely Warning” provisions of the federal Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, commonly known as the Clery Act.

 

Tips for increasing your safety on or near campus: 

The Jayhawk Buddy System uses the acronym A.C.T., practicing these three actionable steps could potentially reduce harm.

  • A: Agree to stay with your buddies.
  • C: Check on your buddies regularly. 
  • T: Take charge to get home safely.

When going out with friends, you can practice harm reduction by being an active bystander. One way to do this is by keeping an eye on your surroundings, checking to make sure no one is trying to mess with your or any of your friend’s drinks.

If someone is making you or your friends feel uncomfortable, consider calling KU Security Escortat 785-864-5900 or using the KU SafeRide app to get home.

For additional safety tips, visit this website.

Resources:

  • Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) provides mental health services and resources to students. Call 785-864-2277 or visit their website for more information.
  • KU Care Services provides support for students affected by sexual violence, relationship or dating violence, or stalking. Call 785-864-9255 or visit their website for more information.
  • Kansas Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence: Call the toll-free 24/7 Kansas Crisis Hotline at 1-888-363-2287, or visit their website for an interactive map of service providers near you.

For additional resources, visit this website.

The above information contains safety tips for reducing risk, as well as resources that could be helpful in response to this Timely Warning. These are included to ensure compliance with the Clery Act. We understand that these tips and resources may be limited, and it is not our intention to place blame on the victim of any crime.

 

Timely Warning release date and time: April 21, 2025, at 4:10 P.M.