West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) officials issued a campus-wide safety alert on Sunday after receiving reports of an attempted sexual assault and three aggravated assaults that occurred late Saturday night on public property adjacent to the campus.
According to the West Texas A&M University Police Department (UPD), the incidents were reported during the early hours of Sunday, May 4, and are believed to have taken place during the night of Saturday, May 3. University police and local law enforcement are actively investigating the situation. No arrests have been made at this time, and officials have not yet released details regarding any suspects.
The university stressed that safety remains a top priority and that the community will be kept informed as more information becomes available. In keeping with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act — a federal law requiring timely public alerts about certain crimes near college campuses — WTAMU sent out the safety notification to ensure students, faculty, and staff remain aware and vigilant.
“Sexual assault is never the fault of the victim,” the university stated in an official release. “While nothing is failsafe, there are steps individuals can take to support a safer, more respectful community.”
WTAMU encouraged students to remain aware of their surroundings, travel in groups when possible, and report suspicious activity to campus authorities. The statement also highlighted the university’s commitment to promoting a culture of respect and consent, reminding the community that clear, voluntary, and affirmative consent is essential in all sexual interactions — and that individuals who are intoxicated or otherwise incapacitated cannot give consent.
University officials noted that the Title IX office has been notified and that various support resources are available to those affected or concerned. These include Student Counseling Services, Student Medical Services, the Title IX office, and the University Police Department.
Students and community members were urged to report any information that might assist the investigation. Tips can be submitted directly to the UPD, which remains on heightened alert in the wake of the reports.
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