Shot Fired During Altercation Between UGA’s Pike And TKE Chapters

Dillon Cheverere11 years ago

The time-honored tradition of inter-fraternity quarreling took a dark turn early this morning when a gunshot rung out between the Pi Kappa Alpha and Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity houses on the University of Georgia campus. According to a notification from the University of Georgia Police Department, a verbal altercation escalated as a similar size group from each fraternity met outside the TKE house.

Members of TKE were standing on a second story landing of their house when one of them pulled out a handgun and pointed it at Pike members before firing a single round into the air. Fortunately, the gunshot served as a sufficient warning, as everyone involved retreated inside their respective houses. No one was harmed.

Contact:
Lt. Eric Dellinger (706) 542-5813
Chief Jimmy Williamson (706) 542-5813

On February 15, 2015 at approximately 3:35 a.m. the University of Georgia Police Department received a report of a single gunshot in the area of the Pi Kappa Alpha house on Greek Park Circle on the University of Georgia campus. Preliminary investigation revealed that a verbal altercation between members of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity (145 Greek Park Circle) and the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity (160 Greek Park Circle) had occurred approximately thirty to forty-five minutes earlier. According to witness accounts, approximately five to six members of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity were standing between the houses while a similar number of members of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity were standing on the second floor landing on the north side of the house. An individual described as a white college aged male wearing a black or dark colored coat stepped out onto the second floor landing from within the Tau Kappa Epsilon house and pointed what appeared to be semi-automatic handgun towards members of Pi Kappa Alpha. The individual raised the gun and fired a single shot in the air and then pointed the gun back at members of Pi Kappa Alpha. At that time members of both fraternities retreated into their respective houses.

No injuries occurred during the incident. Investigators were able to determine the identity of the perpetrator and appropriate actions will be taken.

Based on the information available at this time there is no reason to believe that there should be concern for the safety of those involved in this incident or any continued threat towards the University of Georgia community.

If anyone was present during this incident or has information related to this incident who has not already spoken with the University of Georgia Police Department, please contact a University of Georgia Police Department investigator at 706-542-2200 as soon as possible.

Craig’s dad puts it best. “You kids today are nothing but punks. Sissified. So quick to pick up a gun. You scared to take an ass whoopin’.”.

Image via UGA TKE