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.
Response From The School: Georgia Tech sent the following letter to students Wednesday afternoon.
Good Afternoon,
We want to take a moment to inform you about an incident that occurred last night at West Village Dining Hall in an area only accessible to staff. Many of you likely received a GTENS notification about this late last night.
Two individuals affiliated with a third-party staffing agency were involved in an altercation that was quickly addressed by the Georgia Tech Police Department. Thankfully, no Georgia Tech students or Tech Dining employees were injured or harmed.
We understand that dining spaces are more than just places to eat, they’re part of your daily routine, places to connect, unwind with friends, and feel at ease. An incident like this can understandably cause concern, and we want you to know that your sense of safety and well-being is deeply important to us.
Our leadership team was on-site immediately following the event to support our students and staff and assist law enforcement. We are actively reviewing what happened and evaluating our partnership with the staffing agency for whom these employees worked to ensure that everyone working in our dining halls aligns with Georgia Tech’s safety and conduct standards.
Please rest assured that we are fully committed to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment for all members of our campus community. If you have questions, concerns, or just want to share your thoughts, we encourage you to reach out directly to Tech Dining, we’re here to listen.
Thank you for your continued trust and support.
Ryan Greene, MBA, MMIS, CASP
Executive Director, Dining and Retail
Student Engagement & Well Being
Georgia Institute of Technology
The Sources: Georgia Tech students, Georgia Tech Emergency Notification System, Ryan Greene.
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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.
