A night of celebration near Howard University turned terrifying Friday when gunfire broke out on Georgia Avenue. Four people were shot, one critically, sending students and alumni fleeing in panic.
Though the violence didn’t target the university directly, it shook the community. Police and paramedics responded quickly, while vigils and calls for unity followed.
The campus is calm again, but the night’s chaos is a stark reminder of how fragile safety can be, even in the heart of a proud and historic community.
