Christian Thomas and Aleisha Robinson, MSU Spokesman
A Morgan State University student was among five people injured in a shooting Friday night near Howard University during the school’s Homecoming celebrations, according to D.C. police.
The shooting occurred around 8:23 p.m. in the 600 block of Howard Place NW, an area adjacent to Howard’s campus.
D.C. Police Chief Pamela A. Smith said officers responded to reports of gunfire and found multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Smith said all five victims, four adult and one juvenile, are being treated for injuries believed to be non-life-threatening.
None of the victims are Howard University students.
According to Larry Jones, Morgan State University’s assistant vice president for public relations, the university confirmed that one of the victims is a senior biology major from Minnesota. The student was transported to a local Washington, D.C. hospital for treatment.
During a press briefing, Smith said two suspects were taken into custody for questioning, and
three firearms were recovered at the scene.
She added that the Metropolitan Police Department’s Special Operations Division and its partners will maintain a “robust presence” in the area following the incident.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.