WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — A shooting incident near Howard University on Friday night has resulted in five individuals being hospitalized, as reported by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).

Authorities stated that they responded to reports of gunfire at 8:23 p.m. in the 600 block of Howard Place NW.

Upon arrival, officers discovered three men, a woman, and a 13-year-old boy with gunshot wounds that were not life-threatening. All were promptly transported to the hospital by DC Fire and EMS.

It was confirmed by police that none of the injured were students at Howard University. However, one among them is enrolled at Morgan State University, which is set to compete against Howard in a football game scheduled for Saturday, October 25.

Law enforcement officials reported that two individuals were taken into custody, and three firearms were seized from the scene.

During the incident, one suspect attempted to flee but was eventually apprehended in a McDonald’s parking lot.

The identities of the suspects have not been released.

The shooting occurred during the week of the University’s annual homecoming celebration, which is set to last through Oct. 26.

A witness told DC News Now he was with his cousin when the shooting broke out.

“All we heard was yelling,” he said. “We can’t do nothing in D.C. … this happens every time there’s a function in D.C., especially homecoming. D.C. [is] dangerous.”

Jaiden Ramirez, a witness, said he was playing basketball when he saw three men running across the street, yelling at people. Then he heard six to seven gunshots ring out.

“We panicked, we ran inside, and then we came outside 30 minutes after. We were not trying to get shot,” Ramirez described.

DC News Now has reached out to the school for comment, but has not received a response.

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