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Skip to contentAdvertisementBaltimore police update on shooting investigation: There were 2 shooters$9,000 reward offered for information in Morgan State University shootingBaltimore police update on shooting investigation: There were 2 shootersAdvertisement$9,000 reward offered for information in Morgan State University shootingBaltimore police update on shooting investigation: There were 2 shootersA $9,000 reward is being offered for information in connection with Tuesday's on-campus shooting at Morgan State University.Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley provided an update Friday afternoon on the investigation into the shooting, saying ballistic evidence confirms there were two shooters involved in the shooting left five people injured. Four of the victims have since been released from the hospital.Morgan State University Police Chief Lance Hatcher said more security officers have since been added to residence halls. Worley said BPD officers have also increased patrols and in and around the northwest Baltimore campus.University President David Wilson said that while classes will resume Monday for the remainder of the semester, faculty members are asked to provide flexibility in responding to the needs of students.Late Wednesday night, city police released video showing several persons of interest walking in a grassy area on campus on the night of the shooting. Investigators are seeking the public's help to identify those people. Anyone with information is asked to call Metro Crime Stoppers at 866-7LOCKUP.City police said Metro Crime Stoppers is contributing $4,000 and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is adding $5,000 toward the reward.This report will be updated. Exclusive: University president on enhanced securityWilson took a break from back-to-back meetings Thursday to speak exclusively with 11 News education reporter Tim Tooten."I certainly want all of our parents out there to know that we immediately have increased, significantly, security on the campus. This is campuswide. We have added 12 to 15 additional police officers to the campus and security personnel to the campus," Wilson told 11 News. "We want our students and our parents to know that, yes, we are doing everything we can to protect the safety and security of our university community around the Thurgood Marshall Hall, but also around our other residential spaces, as well."Late Wednesday afternoon, the university canceled most homecoming events and postponed the football game and the homecoming gala. Wilson called his decision to cancel the events painful."This was indeed one of the toughest decisions that I have made since I have been at Morgan and one of the toughest decisions I have made in my entire career," Wilson told 11 News.Canceled homecoming events include the homecoming concert, the silent headphones party, the homecoming pep rally, the homecoming parade, the Lady Bear Volleyball match and all other on-campus events. See how to get a refund here.Wilson said his career will remain focused on students."They grow here to be #MorganStrong, and so, to take away a homecoming tradition, a homecoming experience was not done easily," Wilson told 11 News.Despite the difficult decision, Wilson told 11 News he and staff members are already making plans for next year's homecoming.University makes counseling services availableThe university is making counseling and support services available by calling 800-422-0009 or 443-885-3130 or by going to this website.Also available211 Maryland: Maryland's Helpline, Call 211 press 1, is free and confidential, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It provides information services for individuals and family members facing mental illness and/or substance abuse.Officials from Baltimore City and three surrounding counties are joining forces with organizations as regional response teams to facilitate the new 988 helpline. Call 988 for more information (Story)Black Mental Health Alliance-BaltimoreA $9,000 reward is being offered for information in connection with Tuesday's on-campus shooting at Morgan State University.Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley provided an update Friday afternoon on the investigation into the shooting, saying ballistic evidence confirms there were two shooters involved in the shooting left five people injured. Four of the victims have since been released from the hospital.AdvertisementMorgan State University Police Chief Lance Hatcher said more security officers have since been added to residence halls. Worley said BPD officers have also increased patrols and in and around the northwest Baltimore campus.University President David Wilson said that while classes will resume Monday for the remainder of the semester, faculty members are asked to provide flexibility in responding to the needs of students.This report will be updated.Wilson took a break from back-to-back meetings Thursday to speak exclusively with 11 News education reporter Tim Tooten."I certainly want all of our parents out there to know that we immediately have increased, significantly, security on the campus. This is campuswide. We have added 12 to 15 additional police officers to the campus and security personnel to the campus," Wilson told 11 News. "We want our students and our parents to know that, yes, we are doing everything we can to protect the safety and security of our university community around the Thurgood Marshall Hall, but also around our other residential spaces, as well."This content is imported from Twitter.You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.Check out my Exclusive interview with Morgan State President Dr. David Wilson. He talks about the campus tragedy, security, homecoming and how the University plans to move forward. The interview is new at 5pm on WBALTV pic.twitter.com/tmhN49pyO9— TIM TOOTEN SR (@tvtooten) October 5, 2023Late Wednesday afternoon, the university canceled most homecoming events and postponed the football game and the homecoming gala. Wilson called his decision to cancel the events painful."This was indeed one of the toughest decisions that I have made since I have been at Morgan and one of the toughest decisions I have made in my entire career," Wilson told 11 News.Canceled homecoming events include the homecoming concert, the silent headphones party, the homecoming pep rally, the homecoming parade, the Lady Bear Volleyball match and all other on-campus events. See how to get a refund here.Wilson said his career will remain focused on students."They grow here to be #MorganStrong, and so, to take away a homecoming tradition, a homecoming experience was not done easily," Wilson told 11 News.Despite the difficult decision, Wilson told 11 News he and staff members are already making plans for next year's homecoming.The university is making counseling and support services available by calling 800-422-0009 or 443-885-3130 or by going to this website.Also available211 Maryland: Maryland's Helpline, Call 211 press 1, is free and confidential, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It provides information services for individuals and family members facing mental illness and/or substance abuse.Officials from Baltimore City and three surrounding counties are joining forces with organizations as regional response teams to facilitate the new 988 helpline. 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