In a significant development regarding the mass shooting at Baltimore’s Morgan State University on October 3, the Baltimore Police Department has made a vital arrest.
A 17-year-old suspect, believed to be linked to the unfortunate incident that left five individuals injured, was taken into custody without resistance.
The young suspect now faces multiple charges of attempted murder, police announced.
On the same hand, a warrant is issued for arresting another suspect who is on the run currently, 18 years of age, John Williams.
Williams is considered armed and dangerous, police warn.
The breakthrough in this case came through the identification of the shooters captured on surveillance footage obtained from the scene.
The relentless efforts of the Baltimore Police Department have been further bolstered by the cooperation of numerous partners throughout the investigation.
Commissioner Richard Worley, expressing gratitude for the collaborative efforts, underscored the department’s commitment to securing Williams’s capture.
He stated, “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 incident occurred during a popular Homecoming Week event, sending shock waves through the community.
After the incident, students and faculty were ordered to keep quiet for several hours as SWAT teams carefully searched campus dormitories
With an enrollment of nearly 9,000 students, Morgan State University put itself in the national spotlight to highlight the important issue of campus safety
This unfortunate event is part of a larger, concerning trend, with over 543 mass shootings, each involving at least four victims, reported in the United States so far this year, as per the Gun Violence Archive.
Furthermore, it marks one of the 17 shootings that have occurred on college or university campuses in 2023, affecting institutions in North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Michigan.
As the investigation progressed, the mayor clarified that, at this point, the incident did not appear to be racially motivated.
The quest for answers and justice continues, with the hope of closure for the victims, the Morgan community and the city as a whole.