Feds Seek Help Finding 2nd Accused Morgan State Shooter

BALTIMORE, MD — The U.S. Marshals Service is seeking the public's help in finding 18-year-old Jovon Terrell Williams, who is wanted in connection with the Morgan State University shooting Oct. 3.

The shooting left five people wounded after violence erupted during the homecoming celebration events at Morgan State University in Baltimore.

Williams was charged Wednesday by the District Court of Maryland for Baltimore City with attempted first-degree murder and other charges stemming from the shooting, though he is still at large.

U.S. Marshals arrested a 17-year-old in Washington, D.C., Thursday as a co-defendant in connection with the shooting. The boy, whom authorities did not identify due to his age, was taken to the city's Central Booking Intake Facility, where he was charged with multiple counts of attempted murder, Baltimore police said in a news release.

The arrest came a week after police released a video showing four persons of interest sought in connection with the shooting, which happened shortly before 9:30 p.m. after the coronation of Mister & Miss Morgan State at the Murphy Fine Arts Center as students were heading to a campus ball for the university's homecoming celebration.

Earlier this month, Baltimore authorities confirmed they were searching for two shooters in connection with the shooting. Worley said the two suspects likely intended to shoot one person; however, police said they believe the targeted person was not hit.

David K. Wilson, president of Morgan State University, said he hoped the arrest would bring "solace" to the Morgan community. “I commend (police) for their collaborative investigative efforts and swift actions to identify the alleged shooters and the diligent work to take them off the streets," Wilson said. "We look forward to the day when all the individuals involved in the shooting are made to be held accountable for what took place."

Williams is considered armed and dangerous, authorities said. Contact 911 if you come in contact with him or have any further information.

“BPD has been working tirelessly on the investigation into this incident and are grateful for the many partners that assisted us in identifying and capturing one of our suspects,” said Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley. “We will not rest until Williams is in custody. While this arrest cannot undo the damage and trauma caused that day, it is my hope that it can bring some peace and justice to the victims, the Morgan community and our city.”

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued an arrest warrant for Williams on June 15, charging him in a guns and drug conspiracy case. On July 14, the Drug Enforcement Administration passed along the case to the U.S. Marshals Service.

The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to Williams’ arrest. Additionally, Metro Crime Stoppers and ATF are offering a reward of up to $9,000 for tips leading to an arrest and charges filed.

The U.S. Marshals Service is urging anyone with information to contact the U.S. Marshals at 1-877-WANTED2 or submit tips via the USMS Tips App. If the information is time-sensitive, you can also contact Deputy U.S. Marshal Maresca directly at (202) 819-5058.