Four individuals, identified as students, and another person were injured in a shooting incident outside a packed homecoming event at Baltimore’s Morgan State University. The incident unfolded on Tuesday evening, leading to chaos as students sought shelter and a SWAT team searched for suspects. Although the police no longer deem it an active shooter situation, they have not yet located any suspects. The shooting appeared to result from a dispute between two small groups, with the intended target avoiding injury, while the five victims were unintended casualties. The injured individuals, aged between 18 and 22, were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening wounds. One person has since been discharged. Police believe there were multiple individuals armed at the scene, but further analysis is required to determine the exact number of weapons fired. The Baltimore Police Commissioner, Richard Worley, mentioned that the attack was likely motivated by a dispute between the groups. The incident occurred as a popular homecoming week event was concluding. This incident marks one of the many mass shootings to take place in the United States, with at least 17 shootings reported at colleges and universities this year alone. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott emphasized that gun violence is a national issue, not limited to one city. He downplayed the likelihood of racial motivation and stated that investigations are ongoing. Following the incident, Morgan State University canceled Wednesday’s classes and provided counseling services to students. The university president expressed disappointment over the shooting and promised to prioritize student safety. Police have advised the campus community to avoid the areas surrounding Thurgood Marshall Hall and the Murphy Fine Arts Center. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is assisting the police in searching for evidence. The shooting occurred shortly after the crowning of Mr. and Miss Morgan State University, an event that attracts families from across the country. Students were heading to the Student Center for further celebrations when gunshots were heard. The incident left students fearing for their lives, with one recalling mistaking the gunshots for fireworks. A dormitory window was shattered during the incident, prompting a search by the specialized police unit. The campus was not reopened until the SWAT team had thoroughly searched the building. This tragic event occurred just prior to a planned candlelight memorial service honoring deceased university members from the past year.
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