Crime Alert - Shooting

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is actively investigating a shooting that occurred in the 200 block of V Street N.W. at approximately 5:20 p.m. A lookout has been established for a red sports utility vehicle last seen driving eastbound on V St. Preliminary details suggest that no Howard-affiliated community members were involved with or impacted by this incident.

Please avoid the area and use caution. Anyone with information about this incident should immediately contact DPS at 202-806-1100 or call 911 to reach MPD.

POM Initiative

Important Emergency Management Contacts

Armed Carjacking - May 26

Armed Carjacking

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is actively investigating an armed carjacking that occurred this morning at approximately 1:40 a.m. in the 2100 block of 9th Street NW. 

The complainant is not affiliated with Howard University, and the vehicle stolen is a black or dark blue 2009 BMW bearing MD license plate # 7EB3241.  A lookout has been issued for two male suspects armed with a handgun who exited a white Q35 Infinity with Texas license plates. Plate numbers are unavailable at this time.

Active Shooter Response

Armed Robbery

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is actively investigating an Armed Robbery that occurred at 12:15am at 8th St. and Barry Street, NW. Lookout is for a black male, wearing all black and a ski mask. The complainants are HU students, neither were injured.   

Anyone who has information about this incident should immediately contact the Department of Public Safety (DPS) at 202-806-1100, or call 911 to reach MPD. 

Emergency Preparation for HU Parents

R.A.C.E. Fire Response Procedure

Emergency Preparation for the Campus Community