Second Suspect Arrested In Connection To Morgan State University Homecoming Shooting

He has since been charged with attempted first-degree murder.

A second suspect has been arrested following the mass shooting at Morgan State University’s homecoming on Oct. 3, according to CBS News Baltimore.

On Nov. 20, the D.C. Metropolitan Police reported that Jovan Terrell “Chewy” Williams, 18, had been taken into custody in connection with the shooting, which left five people injured. He has since been charged with attempted first-degree murder and other charges stemming from the incident. His alleged accomplice, 17, was arrested on Oct. 12.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott spoke to CBS News Baltimore about the arrests.

“The Morgan State community has been forced to grapple with the violent, reckless decision of a few individuals who had no regard for the lives around them,” he said. “I want to thank the U.S. Marshals, BPD, and Morgan State Police for diligently working this case until these suspects were apprehended. I hope that this will be a sign to everyone that if you come into Baltimore City, endanger lives, and injure people, we will not rest until you are held accountable.”

The shooting took place near the school’s Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center after the Mister and Miss Morgan State Coronation event. According to ESPN, an argument broke out between two groups, and the two gunmen opened fire, injuring four men and one woman between the ages of 18 and 22. However, their injuries were not life-threatening.

In response to the ordeal, Morgan State University’s homecoming festivities were canceled for the remainder of the week. University President David K. Wilson released a statement after the attack, saying, “What happened on our campus was such a senseless act of violence perpetrated on our community. It was so disappointing to learn of what took place, especially after what was a family-filled and fun evening of celebrating the pageantry and beauty of our students. But rest assured, our Morgan family is strong, and we will march on with determination to keep moving on.”