Teen Arrested, Charged In Morgan State University Shooting: Police

BALTIMORE, MD — A 17-year-old teen was arrested and charged Thursday in connection with an Oct. 3 shooting at Morgan State University that wounded five people and prompted an hours-long lockdown.

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.

Additionally, police issued an arrest warrant for 18-year-old Jovan Williams, who authorities said is wanted for attempted murder in connection to this shooting. Williams is considered armed and dangerous, police said.

"We will not rest until Williams is in custody," Commissioner Richard Worley said in a statement. "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 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.

Worley said the five victims — four men and one woman — were between the ages of 18 and 22.

Last week, 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."