Crime & Safety
Off-Campus Shooting In Morgan State Dorm Happened In Hallway: BPD
The Baltimore Police Department released video from an encounter where gunshots were fired by Morgan State, and a victim has not been found.
BALTIMORE, MD — An off-campus shooting at Morgan State University involved multiple people firing weapons, according to police. More than 17 hours later, authorities said a victim had not been identified and neither had a suspect.
Officers were called to an off-campus dormitory in the 1500 block of Pentridge Road around 9:30 p.m. on Monday for a report of shots fired, according to Baltimore Police Chief of Media Relations T.J. Smith.
"We know that more than one person was involved in shooting...in a hallway area," Smith said. Other than that, details were scarce.
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"We just know that a shooting took place inside a hallway area," Smith said Tuesday afternoon. "We don't have a victim."
The entire event lasted a few seconds, according to Smith.
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He said the shooting involved people who knew one another, and the public was being asked to help identify those captured on video surveillance. He said it was not possible to determine whether the people in the video were victims or suspects.
Their clothing was what he was hoping could help identify them. They were wearing Helly Hansen and Adidas attire, according to Smith.
Police had checked hospitals and had not found anyone with an unexplained gunshot wound.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Baltimore Police Department at 410-396-2100.
Those who would like to remain anonymous can use the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP or text a tip to 443-902-4824. You can also submit tips through the Baltimore Police Department’s mobile app.
Watch the press conference from Baltimore Police Department:
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