College Student Assaulted Outside Buckhead High School

An unknown assailant ambushed and assaulted a young man standing outside a Buckhead high school then stole items from his victim’s car, WSB-TV reports.

The victim, who is a male college student and Eagle Scout, said he was waiting for friends outside The Galloway School on West Wieuca Road in Chastain Park on Aug. 5 when he was attacked.

The victim said he heard footsteps behind him and was suddenly pulled to the ground by someone who then started punching him in the face and head. According to the victim, the attacker also threatened to shoot him.

Once the victim was subdued and on the ground, the attacker allegedly searched him for valuables. Finding none, the attacker went to the victim’s car and stole a wallet, GPS, and iPod from an open window.

The attacker is described as a male wearing a bandanna to conceal his face. Police are investigating but have no suspects yet.

If you have any information that can help police in this case, please contact Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta by calling 404-577-TIPS (8477), texting “CSA Tip” to CRIMES (274637), or by submitting a tip online. All tips can be submitted anonymously.