Baltimore: At least 5 shot near Morgan State University

A shooting incident at Morgan State University in Baltimore left at least fivepeople wounded, though none critically on Tuesday (Oct3). This historically Black college was placed on lockdown as authorities responded to what was initially reported as an "active shooter situation."

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The Baltimore Police Department swiftly responded to the incident, initially declaring it an "active shooter situation."

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Limitedinformation was released during the early stages of the investigation, as reported by the Associated Press.The shooting's location was identified as a residential building on the same block as a city police station, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Authorities urged students and staff to take shelter on the campus, emphasising the importance of safety. A message on social media platform X, called for everyone to "shelter in place" and avoid the area. The lockdown persisted for hours, causing uncertainty and anxiety among those on campus.

Police spokespersons Amanda Krotki and Vernon Davis told the Associated Press that there were multiple victims, all sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. The exact number of injured peoplewas reported as at least five. Notably, no arrests were made in connection with the shooting.

City Council member Ryan Dorsey suggested that the incident involved three shooters firing into a crowd. Authorities are workingto establish motives and locate the individuals responsible for the shooting.

The campus remained on high alert as officers blocked off entrances, and a police helicopter circled overhead.

The shooting occurred during a week of activities leading up to the school's homecoming game, including the coronation of Mister & Miss Morgan State.

This event was scheduled at the Murphy Fine Arts Center, one of the areas that the school advised people to avoid.

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Parents and students expressed shock and concern as they grappled with the unfolding events. Glenmore Blackwood's son, a senior at Morgan State, was in the auditorium of the arts centre when the shooting occurred.

Morgan State University, founded in 1867 as the Centenary Biblical Institute, has a rich history of providing opportunities for Black citizens. It moved to its current location in northeast Baltimore in 1917 and was acquired by the state of Maryland in 1939.

(With inputs from agencies)

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