There was a campus shooting at Bowie State University during homecoming week, leaving two young men in the hospital, and they don’t even attend the school. The police are investigating, and the university is working to support those affected by this tragic event.
Here are the highlights:
- Two victims hospitalized following a campus shooting at Bowie State University.
- Shooting occurred on Saturday night at Henry Circle during homecoming week.
- The incident follows a previous shooting at Morgan State University that injured five people.
- Victims were confirmed to be young men who do not attend Bowie State.
- Maryland State Police are investigating the shooting.
- University officials are cooperating with the investigation and supporting those affected.
- Bowie State is Maryland’s oldest Historically Black College and University.
- The university collaborates with the city on various programs and offers amenities to residents.
- The incident is seen as a tragedy on a campus known for its talent and growth.
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Bowie State Homecoming Marred by Campus Shooting
Two victims are in the hospital following a campus shooting at Bowie State University Saturday night.
Law enforcement responded to a call for shots fired at 11:45pm at Henry Circle, on green space near the Center for Business and Graduate Studies.
The shooting transpired on the last night of the university's homecoming week following a home football match against Virginia State.
The incident follows a shooting Tuesday at Morgan State University in Baltimore. The Tuesday attack injured five people, including four students.
A university spokesperson confirmed the shooting, noting that detailed information about the victims' conditions, ages, and genders was not immediately available.
WTOP has since reported the victims were young men, neither of whom attend Bowie State.
Maryland State Police are investigating the shooting. Campus officials have pledged their full cooperation with the investigation and support for those affected.
Further updates on the incident are anticipated as the investigation unfolds.
As the Bowie State University community grapples with this tragedy, there is a hope that a swift investigation will shed light on the circumstances surrounding the shooting and bring those responsible to justice.
Situated on Racetrack Road and 197 just outside of the incorporated City of Bowie, Bowie State is Maryland's oldest Historically Black College and University.
The city and university partner on a number of joint programs, including the Bowie Business Innovation Center, hosted at the university's Entrepreneurship Living Learning Community.
The university also makes many of their amenities available to Bowie residents, including their free senior swims.
This incident is a heartbreaking occurrence on a campus otherwise brimming with talent. Bowie State is one of the nation's fastest growing HBCUs.
Updates on the situation will be shared as the university and state police make more information available.