WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Four people were hospitalized after a shooting near Howard University on Friday, according to the DC Fire and EMS Department (DCFEMS).
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) responded to shots being fired in the area of Georgia Avenue and Howard Place around 8:30 p.m.
Police said the following roads are closed to both pedestrians and traffic until further notice:
- 2300 through 2500 blocks of Georgia Ave NW
- 700 through 800 blocks of Barry Pl NW
- 600 block of Howard Pl NW
- 2300 block of 6th St NW
Bus services have been rerouted in the meantime, according to DCFEMS.
Police said the scene is secure, and traffic is asked to follow officers’ instructions.
The shooting occurred during the week of the University’s annual homecoming celebration, which is set to last through Oct. 26.
DC News Now has reached out to the school for comment, but has not received a response.
A witness told DC News Now he was with his cousin when the shooting broke out.
“All we heard was yelling,” he said. “We can’t do nothing in D.C. … this happens every time there’s a function in D.C., especially homecoming. D.C. [is] dangerous.”
Jaiden Ramirez, a witness, said he was playing basketball when he saw three men running across the street, yelling at people. Then he heard six to seven gunshots ring out.
“We panicked, we ran inside and then we came outside 30 minutes after. We were not trying to get shot,” he said.
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