Students fled Georgia Tech’s West Village dining hall last night after gunshots rang out during what police described as an altercation between two employees.
Why It Matters: The incident sent students running from a popular campus dining spot and triggered a heavy police response, though authorities quickly confirmed no one was injured and there was no ongoing threat to campus safety.
What’s Happening: Witnesses reported hearing four gunshots at the West Village dining hall, prompting students to evacuate the building. Police and ambulances surrounded the area as officers investigated the incident.
Between the Lines: The Georgia Tech Emergency Notification System sent alerts confirming shots were fired during an employee dispute, reassuring the campus community that no threat remained.
The Sources: Georgia Tech students, Georgia Tech Emergency Notification System.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
