Gunman at large after shooting at Morgan State University: Updates
Shooting on campus of Morgan State University in Baltimore
At least one suspect is still at large following a shooting at Morgan State University in Maryland on a night when students were celebrating a pre-homecoming ball.
Baltimore Police said that officers responded to the sound of gunfire around the 1700 block of Argonne Drive – by the student dorms at the northwestern edge of the campus at around 9.30pm ET on Tuesday night.
Five victims were found wounded – four of them students at the university, officials confirmed in a Wednesday morning press conference. None suffered life-threatening injuries.
The campus was plunged into lockdown with authorities believing that an “active shooter situation” was taking place.
The shelter in place order was lifted at around 1am ET on Wednesday morning – but police later confirmed that no arrests had been made.
Baltimore City Council Member Ryan Dorsey said in a post on X that he had been told there may have been three separate shooters firing into the crowd. No suspect have been named.
At the press briefing, police refused to confirm how many shooters they believed there to be.
PICTURED: The aftermath of the shooting at Morgan State University
Evidence markers are pictured outside a building at Morgan State University
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Police give briefing about Morgan State University shooting
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An ATF officer searches for evidence in front of a building at Morgan State University after a shooting, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, in Baltimore
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Rachel Sharp4 October 2023 09:23
Shelter-in-place order lifted by Morgan State
At around 11.45pm yesterday, police said it no longer considered the incident an “active shooter” situation but urged people to shelter in place.
Half an hour later, Morgan State University announced on its website that the shelter-in-place order had been lifted.
Maroosha Muzaffar4 October 2023 07:40
No suspects in custody so far
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, Baltimore police commissioner Richard Worley reported that no suspects were in custody so far.
Gunfire was reported at the campus at approximately 9.25pm and multiple people were shot, Mr Worley said.
The victims, comprising four men and one woman aged between 18 and 22, were transported to the hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.
Maroosha Muzaffar4 October 2023 07:32
Students recall moment they saw bullets hit a window: ‘It was chaos’
Two students who were leaving a Morgan State University event on Tuesday night said they saw bullets hit a window as they left the building.
“Everybody started running. It was chaos,” one student was quoted as saying by WBAL TV.
Maroosha Muzaffar4 October 2023 07:20
Baltimore councilwoman ‘horrified’ over the Morgan State shooting
Baltimore City councilwoman Odette Ramos told WJZ that she was “horrified” when she heard of the shooting.
“It’s been a sad, sad evening, especially since Morgan has homecoming coming up, and that is usually a big celebration of how wonderful campus is and still is,” she said.
Ms Ramos said she was relieved to find out that the gunshot victims would be able to recover from their injuries. “I’m here to show my support to the students.”
Maroosha Muzaffar4 October 2023 07:00
There were 3 shooters, says Baltimore City councilman
Baltimore City councilman Ryan Dorsey announced on social media that police told him five people had been injured during the shooting.
“It’s believed there were three shooters firing into the crowd, none apprehended or ID’d at this time,” Mr Dorsey said.
Maroosha Muzaffar4 October 2023 06:55
Maryland governor issues statement on Morgan State shooting
In a statement to WJZ, Maryland Governor Wes Moore said: “My office is aware of the shooting incident on the Morgan State University campus. My team and I are in close contact with officials on the ground and are monitoring the situation. We are grateful for the heroic efforts of the first responders who rushed to the scene and are actively working to ensure safety.”
Maroosha Muzaffar4 October 2023 06:48
Shelter-in-place order lifted by Morgan State
At around 11.45pm yesterday, police said it no longer considered the incident an “active shooter” situation but urged people to shelter in place.
Half an hour later, Morgan State University announced on its website that the shelter-in-place order had been lifted.
Maroosha Muzaffar4 October 2023 06:20
Students recall moment they saw bullets hit a window: ‘It was chaos’
Two students who were leaving a Morgan State University event on Tuesday night said they saw bullets hit a window as they left the building.
“Everybody started running. It was chaos,” one student was quoted as saying by WBAL TV.
Maroosha Muzaffar4 October 2023 06:15
Shooting occurred soon after a popular event at campus ended
The shooting took place soon after the coronation of Miss and Mr Morgan State University — a popular event that takes place each year during homecoming week.
The shooting occurred not long after that event ended, local media reported.
At least four students were injured and are battling non-threatening injuries at the moment. Parents, staff and students have been asked to avoid the campus and shelter in place.
Maroosha Muzaffar4 October 2023 05:51
