A report of a shooting on the campus of Towson University in Towson, Maryland, prompted concern and a large emergency response on Thursday at the area of 8000 York Road. Students and staff were advised of police activity as officers responded to the scene. The incident sparked fears across campus as details were initially unclear.
Scanner traffic reports indicated the incident may have involved an accidental discharge of a firearm in the stairwell of Tower C. According to a local news outlet’s social media update, emergency units responded to a reported gunshot wound victim in the 00 block of Cross Campus Drive. EMS transported at least one victim to hospital by ground.
Towson University later posted on X advising the community to avoid the area near Tower C while police conducted an investigation. Officials stated there was no ongoing threat to the campus community. Authorities have not released further details, and the investigation is ongoing. Panic briefly spread on campus as law enforcement secured the building and restricted access to surrounding areas.
Police have not confirmed the cause of the gunfire or whether charges will be filed. Further updates are expected as investigators review evidence and witness accounts from the scene moving forward with inquiry process.
