(Baltimore, MD) -- The Baltimore man convicted in the 2023 mass shooting at Morgan State University has been sentenced to 85 years in prison.
Marquis Brown was found guilty in multiple counts of attempted murder in May for the shooting that injured five people during homecoming week.
“Morgan State University is one of the crown jewels of Baltimore City, a world-class institution with a proud history that attracts talented young people from across Maryland and throughout the country. Every year, parents entrust Morgan State and our City with something more precious than anything else - the safety and well-being of their children. We have a profound responsibility to honor that trust and to ensure our students can learn, grow, celebrate, and pursue their futures without fear of senseless violence," said Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates.
Brown, who was 17 at the time of the shooting, was one of two charged in the case. Jovan Williams is serving time in DC for unrelated crimes.
“The defendant’s decision to open fire into a crowded homecoming celebration showed a staggering disregard for that responsibility and for the lives and futures of everyone around him. No student or their family should ever have to fear for their life while gathering to celebrate their university and community. Conduct this reckless and dangerous demands severe consequences, not only to hold this defendant accountable, but to send a strong message that our children, their safety, and their futures are vitally important to all of us."
Bates thanks the court for handing down a sentence that reflects the seriousness of the defendant's actions and the lasting trauma inflicted upon the victims, their families, and the Morgan State University community.
24/7 News Source contributed to this report.
