Morgan State hosts first football game since Homecoming Week shooting
BALTIMORE - Morgan State hosted its first football game since the mass shooting on campus during Homecoming Week.
The Bears played North Carolina Central University on Thursday at Hughes Memorial Stadium. Morgan State lost the game, 16-10.
This was one of the first major events that welcomed back the public following a shooting on Oct. 3 that left five people injured, including four MSU students.
"I hope it reaches out to the community, not just for Morgan students or Morgan families, but for the whole community," Morgan State alumnus Glenny Moore said. "I grew up down the street and it would be good to see young boys and girls coming over and enjoying the game and also feel safe. I see that security has added more officers, so that's good. I just hope the community feels safe coming out in the future."
At Thursday's football game, some in attendance were looking for safety measures put into play.
"I decided to come out here to band together, support not just the students but faculty and family," Moore said. "This is healing for us."
Natasha Outlaw, a parent of a student-athlete on the field, said the spirit of the game is a cause for community.
"They've had a week and a time to spend time together, to pray together, to bond together," she said.
The shooting followed Homecoming Coronation, which set off a series of cancellations and postponements of other events that week while law enforcement worked to identify the shooters.
Two people from Washington D.C. have been connected in the case, according to authorities.
A 17-year-old has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of attempted murder, Baltimore Police said.
A second suspect, 18-year-old Jovan Williams, is still being sought by investigators including the U.S. Marshals Service.
Police consider Williams "armed and dangerous". Anyone who comes into contact with the suspect is asked to call 911.
The mass shooting acted as a catalyst for new security changes on campus.
The university president recently announced a multi-million-dollar plan to enhance security measures across campus, which involves the enclosure of 90 percent of campus.
The school has also increased its police presence.
There are separate rewards being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the second suspect.
U.S. Marshals are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Williams.
Metro Crime Stoppers and ATF are offering a reward up to $9,000 for tips leading to an arrest and charges.
Federal officials said Williams should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information is asked to contact U.S. Marshals at 1-877-WANTED2 or submit tips via the USMS Tips App.
Individuals with time-sensitive information can contact Deputy U.S. Marshal Maresca directly at 202-819-5058.
