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Multiple Victims in Baltimore Shooting at Morgan State University

01:28 04.10.2023

Multiple people were shot on the Morgan State University campus in Baltimore on Tuesday night, causing panic among students and faculty. The incident prompted a shelter-in-place order, which was later lifted after the situation was deemed no longer an active shooter scenario. The authorities have not provided specific details about the shooting, leaving the university community and the public anxious for more information.

The Baltimore Police Department took to social media to inform the public that they were no longer dealing with an active shooter situation and that a news conference would be held soon to provide updates. The university also released a statement on its website in the early hours of Wednesday, confirming that the shelter-in-place order had been lifted and that all shuttle services had resumed.

The shooting, which occurred on the 1700 block of Argonne Drive, seemed to be centered around Thurgood Marshall Hall, a dormitory building at Morgan State University. The university urged people to stay away from the area surrounding the hall and the Murphy Fine Arts Center, as the investigation was still ongoing.

The incident took place during the university's Homecoming week, adding to the fear and uncertainty among the students. Earlier in the evening, a coronation event for "Mister & Miss Morgan State University" had been held at the arts center. The motive behind the shooting is still unknown, leaving the Morgan State University community in shock.

This shooting at Morgan State University is yet another tragic example of violence on college campuses. In recent months and years, there have been several incidents where armed individuals have posed a threat to the safety of students and faculty. In August, a graduate student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was charged with killing a faculty member. Only a few weeks later, a white gunman targeted Edward Waters University, a historically Black college in Jacksonville, Florida, killing three Black individuals. These horrifying events highlight the urgent need for increased security measures and stricter gun control laws to prevent further tragedies.

Morgan State University, one of Maryland's oldest historically Black colleges, has a student population of nearly 9,000. Its commitment to diversity and academic excellence has made it one of the nation's most prominent historically Black colleges and universities. The university has not yet issued a statement regarding the shooting, and requests for comment have gone unanswered.

The Baltimore Police Department, along with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), is leading the investigation. They have not released any further details about the incident, including the identities of the victims or the suspected shooter. The community is anxiously awaiting more information about the tragic event that unfolded on their campus.

As the investigation progresses, it is crucial for authorities to provide timely updates and support to the affected community. The safety and well-being of students and faculty should be their utmost priority, and steps must be taken to ensure that such incidents are prevented in the future.

/ Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 1:28 AM /

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