A shooting near Howard University has left at least four people shot, police in Washington DC said.
The shooting happened as thousands descended on the campus for homecoming celebrations.
Police responded to shots being fired at 8.23pm on the 600 block of Howard Place, near the university’s Yard and the School of Architecture building.
Police say the shooting left one person in critical condition and one person in serious condition. Police have not confirmed whether a suspect or suspects were apprehended.
DC emergency services spokesperson said seven people were treated with injuries, four of whom had been shot.
DC traffic police confirmed the shooting investigation in a social media post detailing the road closures. Police confirmed in a separate social media post that the scene was secure.
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