We're on the scene @HowardU for the report of an active shooter. So far nothing confirmed. Take precautions if in the area.
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) October 17, 2017
Update from MPD 12:59pm:
“We’re still on the scene @HowardU. Still nothing found. Avoid 6th St from Fairmont St to College St; Howard Pl from Georgia Ave to 4th St”
Update 2:05pm:
“Update: The scene @HowardU has been CLEARED and lockdown lifted. Nothing found.”
From DC Traffic Police:
“Traffic Advisory/Police Activity/Street Closures on 6th St from Fairmont St NW to College St NW; Howard Pl from Georgia Ave to 4th St NW”
“Street Closures Update Georgia Ave from Euclid St to Barry Pl NW is closed”
From DPR:
“Due to police activity in the surrounding neighborhood, Kennedy, Banneker & Parkview Centers are now temporarily closed.”
From Metrobus:
“70,79,G2: Due to police activity near Howard Univ, buses may experience delays & route changes.”
Updates as soon as more is known.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Eric P.