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Morgan State University Cancels Homecoming Activities and classes as SearchContinues for Shooter

Morgan State University Cancels Homecoming Activities and classes as SearchContinues for Shooter
Posted By: S. Moore on October 04, 2023


BALTIMORE - Morgan State University has canceled all homecoming activities, events and classes for the week following a mass shooting Tuesday night that shook the campus. President Dr. David Wilson sent out a letter saying safety concerns were the reason the activities were canceled. "Today, we unfortunately find ourselves navigating this tragic event during a time at which we should be celebrating our National Treasure during Homecoming," Dr. Wilson said. "Please understand that the safety of our campus is of the utmost importance and our resolve in ensuring that we have a secure campus is paramount." This is the first time in school history that all homecoming events have been canceled. On Tuesday night, five people, including four students were injured by gunfire following a shooting on campus. The shooting happened shortly after the crowning of Mr. and Ms.



Morgan State University, a kickoff to homecoming week events at the school. Investigators believe there was a dispute between two groups when gunfire erupted near a dorm on the university's campus, Acting Police Commissioner Richard Worley said Wednesday. At least three people are believed to have been armed. No arrests have been made. Dr. Wilson said more security measures are being implemented on campus. The school canceled these homecoming activities:
  • The Homecoming concert
  • Silent Headphones Party
  • Homecoming Pep Rally
  • Homecoming Parade and all other on-campus events including the volleyball match
  • The Homecoming football game
  • 39th annual Homecoming Gala
"We strongly believe that this moment calls for reflection, thus allowing our students, faculty and staff the opportunity to focus on their mental wellness." That wasn't the first time shots were fired during homecoming week at Morgan State. In October 2022, a 20-year-old was injured in a shooting at an unsanctioned homecoming party in front of Morgan State's Student Center. In 2021, an 18-year-old Morgan State student was injured in a shooting on campus following homecoming activities. Four weeks later, police arrested Marcellus Walls, an 18-year-old from Washington, D.C. After the shooting in 2022, the campus upped security by adding more police officers and lighting, limiting access to some areas and enforcing a zero-tolerance policy for alcohol, smoking and weapons. Morgan State also requires all homecoming events to be over by 7 p.m. and the campus cleared by 9 p.m. However, with these measures in place, some students still wonder why the violence continues happening. "It's like why haven't you taken the necessary precautions from the first time that it happened for it to never happen again," freshman Cormari Wachuku said "And it's like this time it's not only one person getting shot." SOURCE CBS News
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