According to officials, two individuals were injured and transported to a nearby hospital following reports of gunshots during the university’s homecoming week, Saturday night, CNN reported. 

“Bowie State University Police received a report of shots fired at approximately 11:45 in the area of Henry Circle near the Center for Business and Graduate Studies,”

Bowie State said in a post on Facebook. 

Authorities have not disclosed any details regarding the nature of the victim’s injuries or their current conditions. The identity of the perpetrator remains unknown, and it is uncertain whether anyone has been apprehended as of yet. Local law enforcement is currently investigating the incident, as confirmed by the university.

Bowie State, a Historically Black University in Prince George’s County, currently has 6,408 students enrolled for the Fall 2023 semester, according to the university’s website. This incident occurred shortly after a shooting at Morgan State University, another HBCU, where four students and another individual were injured during a homecoming event. Maryland State Police Maj. Kenny Brown believes there isn’t a connection between the two shootings. 

The shooting at Bowie State resulted in students fleeing and a lengthy shelter-in-place order while authorities searched for a suspect. These incidents scarred students and left them without a homecoming week, a time meant for students and alumni to gather and celebrate.

Following the shooting at Morgan State that led to the cancellation of their homecoming game, Bowie State University extended an invitation to Morgan State students to join in their homecoming festivities.

“Together, we are HBCU Strong,”

Bowie State Athletics wrote on X Friday. Bowie State had several events on its homecoming roster such as music and comedy events, and a homecoming after party. Classes have also been canceled on Monday. 

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