Five Injured in Howard University Area Shooting, Two Suspects Held

A shooting near Howard University during its Homecoming weekend resulted in five people being injured, including a Morgan State University student, though none of the injuries were life-threatening. DC Police Chief Pamela A. Smith confirmed that the victims were not Howard University students and that two suspects have been taken into custody with three weapons recovered. The incident occurred around 8:23 p.m. on Howard Place Northwest, where officers responding to gunfire found four adult males and one teenage boy wounded. Despite the shooting, law enforcement assured the community there was no ongoing threat and that homecoming events, including the football game between Howard and Morgan State, would continue as planned. Police are maintaining a strong presence throughout the festivities to ensure safety, and the investigation into the shooting remains active. This event follows a pattern of increased security measures at similar university homecoming events in the region due to past incidents.