West Virginia University Police issued a Campus Warning Thursday (Sept. 12) following an alleged Sept. 10 domestic violence incident that occurred in the University Place parking garage located on University Avenue.
The incident did not involve University employees or students.
On Tuesday (Sept. 10), UPD officers were alerted to a disturbance in the parking garage and, within minutes, officers were on the scene investigating.
Although the suspect and victim immediately left the area separately, UPD officers were able to conduct witness interviews and retrieve camera footage from the garage to identify a suspect.
An arrest warrant for domestic violence has been issued for Saquan TyQuil Moore — see the suspect photo — and officers are actively searching for him.
Moore is not a WVU student or employee and is banned from WVU property, effective immediately.
Anyone with information relating to this incident or the whereabouts of Moore is asked to call University Police at 304-293-COPS (2677) or visit the department at 992 Elmer Prince Drive. Information may be shared anonymously.
“I want to publicly thank the individuals who immediately reported this incident,” Chief Sherry St. Clair said. “We tell the WVU community that if they see something to say something and this is a direct result of that.”
WVU is committed to providing a safe campus for the protection of the University community. WVU reminds students, employees and members of the community of the resources available for victims of domestic violence.
• West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence: View the list of WVCADV licensed domestic violence programs, or download our overview brochure. — 304-965-3552
• Rape and Domestic Violence Information Center — 304-292-5100
• West Virginia Judiciary: Domestic violence is a serious and oftentimes deadly problem affecting families and communities in West Virginia. The court system is dedicated to treating domestic violence with the seriousness it deserves and enforcing the laws of West Virginia to deter, prevent and reduce incidences of domestic violence.
• National Coalition against Domestic Violence: The national coalition of Domestic Violence organizations is dedicated to empowering victims and changing society to a zero tolerance policy.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: Through this hotline an advocate can provide local direct service resources (safe house shelters, transportation, casework assistance) and crisis intervention. Interpreter services available in 170 languages. They also partner with the Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Center to provide a videophone option. Hotline: 800-799-SAFE
• Anyone who believes they are in danger should immediately call 911.
• If you witness a potentially dangerous situation or a crime, call 911 or UPD.
• Download the LiveSafe app.
• If you encounter an emergency situation on campus, utilize the blue light emergency call system, if available.
West Virginia University Resources:
• WVU Police Department — 911, 304-293-2677, 304-293-3136
• WVU CARE Team
• WVU Carruth Center — 304-293-4431
• WVU Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion — 304-293-5600
• WVU Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities — 304-293-8111
• WVU Faculty-Staff Assistance Program — 304-293-5590
• WVU Office of Campus and Community Life — 304-293-5611
• WVU Student Health — 304-285-7200
• WVU Division of Student Life — 304-293-5811
• Rape and Domestic Violence Information Center — 304-292-5100
Health, safety, preparedness and training resources are posted at safety.wvu.edu and police.wvu.edu.
Students and employees are encouraged to follow the WVU Safety and Wellness Facebook page as well as @WVUsafety on X, and download the LiveSafe app and allow push notifications for the latest safety information.
A Campus Warning is part of the WVU three-tiered emergency notification system used to enhance student and employee safety and provide useful information to the community.
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MEDIA CONTACT: Shauna Johnson
Director of News Communications
University Relations
304-293-8302; sjohns13@mail.wvu.edu
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