Second suspect in Morgan State Homecoming week shooting arrested in Washington, D.C.

BALTIMORE - A second suspect in last month's shooting on Morgan State's campus during Homecoming week was arrested in Washington D.C., according to the D.C. Metropolitan Police.

Jovan Terrell Williams, aka "Chewy," 18, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and other charges stemming from the shooting incident that took place during homecoming celebration events at Morgan State University.  

A 17-year-old suspect was arrested last month.

"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," Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott 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."

Four of the five victims of the Oct. 3 were students of Morgan State. 

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. 

This was the third year in a row that homecoming activities were marred by gun violence.   

As a result of the shooting, Morgan State Police have ramped up security, permanently stationing an armed Morgan State University police officer outside Marshall Hall. 

"Today, the Morgan Community can continue to move forward with the comfort of knowing that both shooting suspects have now been captured and taken off the streets," Morgan State President David Wilson said. "We thank the Baltimore Police Department, Morgan State University Police, and all of the other law enforcement agencies for their collaboration and diligent effort to bring these individuals to justice. Additionally, we extend our gratitude to Mayor Brandon Scott, Governor Wes Moore, and other elected officials for their ongoing support throughout this ordeal. This is indeed great news."

Wilson went on to say, "I want to recognize all of our law enforcement partners and the efforts of the Baltimore Police Department for their ongoing collaboration in apprehending Williams," said Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley. "His arrest means that he is no longer able to terrorize our communities. Our Department is committed to working alongside all of our communities and partners in identifying and apprehending those responsible for crime in our neighborhoods." 

Morgan State student Yasha Barnhart learned of the arrest announcement Monday afternoon.

"They need to be more aware of their actions and how they affect others," Barnhart said. "People were traumatized, people were hurt, people will never forget. It brands other people, it brands the school, it brands the city, it brands themselves and their families, and the actions that they took that night affected so much more people than just the person they were probably after."

Williams has been wanted by authorities since June in a separate guns and drugs conspiracy case. 

Related Coverage:

• Teen charged in Morgan State University mass shooting, second suspect identified
• Morgan State students are noticing a difference as campus security measures are ramping up
• Morgan State University's plan to build security perimeter hinges on 'barrier fencing'
• Morgan State student recounts hearing gunfire, running for cover; hopes suspects are caught soon