Credit: Towson University via Twitter
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TOWSON, Md. (77WABC) — Three people were shot on campus at Towson University early Saturday.
Overnight three people were shot on the campus of Towson University where a group of individuals had gathered at the center of campus. This was an isolated incident that occurred near academic buildings. Media staging site located at TU Admin building 7720 York Rd.
— Baltimore County Police Department (@BaltCoPolice) September 4, 2021
Baltimore County Police say that the shooting happened near the center of campus at Freedom Square, at about 2 a.m.
The three shooting victims were adults and were all located on campus. One of the victims was a female student.
Update: A TU student was injured during the overnight incident on campus. The female student was treated at an area hospital, is stable & is recovering alongside family. The other 2 individuals injured in the overnight incident are not affiliated w/ TU. https://t.co/Dd6uJDxUmR
— Towson University (@TowsonU) September 4, 2021
“At this time, the scene is secure; however, we’re encouraging everyone, including all students, to remain away from the academic part of campus as police activity is ongoing,” said university president Kim Schatzel in a statement.
Police say they believe the shooting is an isolated incident. The Towson University Police issued an “all clear” for students and staff, meaning that there is no active threat.
The three injured were all taken to area hospitals for treatment and are all expected to survive. Police are still investigating the incident.
