Howard University Shooting: Criticism Mounts Over National Guard Presence in DC
On the evening of the homecoming celebrations, a shooting near Howard University resulted in at least four people being shot. The incident occurred on the 600 block of Howard Place, prompting a response from the police at approximately 8:23 p.m. Of the injured, one person is in critical condition and another is in serious condition, and seven individuals were treated overall. Authorities have secured the scene and initiated an investigation, while homecoming events continue through the weekend.