{
  "id": "2024-04-11-university-of-maryland-shooting",
  "slug": "university-of-maryland-shooting-2024-04-11",
  "institution": {
    "name": "University of Maryland, College Park",
    "shortName": "UMD",
    "state": "MD",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "UMD Alerts",
    "enrollment": 41200
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2024-04-11",
    "endDate": "2024-04-15",
    "type": "shooting",
    "cleryCategory": "advisory",
    "resolution": "confirmed-threat",
    "headline": "Two shootings outside the same nearby business four days apart; one wounded",
    "headlinePublic": "Two shootings outside the same nearby business four days apart; one wounded",
    "summary": "Two separate shootings occurred outside the same commercial establishment in the [9000 block of Baltimore Avenue](https://umpdnews.umd.edu/umd-community-advisory-04162024) in College Park on April 11 and April 15, 2024. In the first incident, a man sustained a [gunshot wound and was hospitalized](https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/crime/man-shot-near-university-of-maryland-campus-police-say/65-ee708748-d3e9-44d8-88e0-4f407c60c6e9). No injuries were reported in the second shooting four days later.",
    "outcome": "The Prince George's County Police Department investigated both incidents. UMD Police issued a community advisory on April 16 with safety resources for the campus community.",
    "casualties": {
      "killed": 0,
      "injured": 1
    }
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "April 16, 2024 EDT (exact time unknown)",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "**Community Advisory**\n\nThe purpose of this e-mail is to make you aware of two incidents that occurred off-campus near the University of Maryland, College Park campus. The following is a synopsis of two incidents reported to the Prince George's County Police Department.\n\nINCIDENT: Off-Campus Incidents\n\nOCCURRED: April 11, 2024 (Thursday) at approximately 10:25 p.m. and\nApril 15, 2024 (Monday) at approximately 11:26 p.m.\n\nLOCATION: 9000 block of Baltimore Avenue (between Branchville Road and University Boulevard), College Park, Maryland\n\nPGPD CASE NUMBERS: PP24-0020871 & 24-0021682\n\nBRIEF DETAILS:\n\nWe are writing to you today to inform you of two shootings that occurred outside of our concurrent (patrol) jurisdiction.\n\nOn April 11, 2024, at approximately 10:25 p.m., a shooting occurred outside of a commercial establishment, located in the 9000 block of Baltimore Avenue, College Park, Maryland. A man sustained a gunshot wound and was taken to a local area hospital for treatment.\n\nOn April 15, 2024, at approximately 11:26 p.m., a shooting occurred outside of the same commercial establishment, located in the 9000 block of Baltimore Avenue, College Park, Maryland. There were no injuries reported.\n\nThe Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating both incidents.\n\nAnyone with information related to these incidents and/or the possible identity of the suspect(s) are encouraged to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department (911 or 301-352-1200 ).\n\nWhen available for release, additional information, including updated description of suspect(s) may be obtained by accessing the \"UMD Safety Notice\" portion of our web site: https://www.umpd.umd.edu/stats/safety_notices.cfm and https://umpdnews.umd.edu/\n\nSafety Tips:\n\nThe University of Maryland Police Department provides a walking escort service for anyone who feels unsafe when walking on or near campus. If you would like a walking escort, please call to request one at 301-405-3555. You may also use a blue light emergency phone to call for an escort.\n\nStay alert and attuned to people and circumstances around you.\n\nTrust your instincts. They are a natural gift that tells you when something is wrong.\n\nIf you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling 911 or 301-405-3333.\n\nSee Something, Say Something!\n\nBe Smart, Be Safe!\n\nSafety Resources:\n\nUniversity of Maryland Police Department\n\nEmergency Number - 301-405-3333 / #3333 from a mobile phone (AT&T and Verizon Wireless) / 911\n\nNon-Emergency Number - 301-405-3555\n\nPrince George's County Police Department\n\nEmergency Number - 911\n\nNon-Emergency Number - 301-352-1200\n\nOffice of Emergency Management and Business Continuity\n\nhttps://prepare.umd.edu/ for quick access to phone numbers and emergency guide\n\nUMD Guardian (Mobile Campus Safety App)\n\nhttps://umpdnews.umd.edu/download-umd-guardian-app-today\n\nUMD Police Walking Escort\n\n301-405-3555\n\nNITE Ride\n\n301-314-3687\n\nhttps://transportation.umd.edu/shuttle-um/nite-ride\n\nADA/504 Coordinator\n\n301-405-2841\n\nhttps://accessibility.umd.edu/\n\nBias Incident Support Services\n\n301-405-0980\n\nhttps://biassupport.umd.edu/\n\nBiasSupport@umd.edu\n\nHelp Center (Peer Counseling & Crisis Intervention)\n\n301-314-4357\n\nhttps://helpcenterumd.org/\n\nCounseling Center\n\n301-314-7651\n\nhttps://counseling.umd.edu/\n\nCARE Office (Free & Confidential resource for those impacted by Sexual & Relationship Violence)\n\n301-741-3442\n\nhttps://health.umd.edu/CARE\n\nHealth Center\n\n301-314-8180\n\nhttps://health.umd.edu/\n\nOffice of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct (OCRSM)\n\n301-405-1142\n\nTitleIXcoordinator@umd.edu\n\nhttps://ocrsm.umd.edu/\n\nUMD Alerts\n\nhttps://alert.umd.edu\n\nSent by email via UMD Alerts to UMD Students/Faculty/Staff\n\nUMD Police Emergency 911 or 301.405.3333\n\nMobile Phone #3333 | Non-Emergency 301.405.3555\n\nUniversity of Maryland Police Department\n\n7569 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20742, USA\n\n301-405-3555\n·\nPIO@umpd.umd.edu",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://umpdnews.umd.edu/umd-community-advisory-04162024",
      "sourceDescription": "UMD Police Department Community Advisory 04/16/2024 (official archive)",
      "annotations": [
        "Verbatim incident-description paragraphs from the official UMD Community Advisory posted April 16, 2024; the advisory combined both shootings into a single notification",
        "The location in the 9000 block of Baltimore Avenue is between Branchville Road and University Boulevard, within walking distance of campus",
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  "context": "Two shootings occurred at the same commercial establishment in the [9000 block of Baltimore Avenue](https://alert.umd.edu/alerts/umd-community-advisory-campus-incidents) in College Park, Maryland, within four days of each other. The first shooting on April 11, 2024, at approximately 10:25 PM EDT left one man with a gunshot wound; he was transported to a local hospital. The second shooting on April 15, 2024, at approximately 11:26 PM EDT occurred outside the same business but resulted in no injuries. Both incidents were investigated by the [Prince George's County Police Department](https://umpdnews.umd.edu/umd-community-advisory-04162024) rather than campus police, as the location was off campus. The UMD Police Department issued a [community advisory on April 16](https://umpd.umd.edu/newsroom/umd-community-advisory-04162024) combining both incidents and reminded the campus community about safety resources including walking escort services, the UMD Shuttle/Bus system, and the importance of reporting suspicious activity. The proximity of the shooting location to the campus and student-frequented businesses along Baltimore Avenue heightened concern among the university community.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Both shootings occurred at the same off-campus commercial establishment on Baltimore Avenue within four days",
    "UMD chose to issue a combined community advisory rather than individual emergency notifications, reflecting the off-campus nature of the incidents",
    "The combined advisory was issued April 16, the day after the second shooting and five days after the first"
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "UMD Community Advisory: Off-Campus Incidents (UMD Alerts)",
      "url": "https://alert.umd.edu/alerts/umd-community-advisory-campus-incidents",
      "type": "official-archive"
    },
    {
      "title": "UMD Community Advisory 04/16/2024 (UMPD News)",
      "url": "https://umpdnews.umd.edu/umd-community-advisory-04162024",
      "type": "official-archive"
    },
    {
      "title": "Man shot near University of Maryland campus in College Park (WUSA9)",
      "url": "https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/crime/man-shot-near-university-of-maryland-campus-police-say/65-ee708748-d3e9-44d8-88e0-4f407c60c6e9",
      "type": "local-media"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "shooting",
    "off-campus",
    "repeat-location",
    "maryland",
    "big-ten",
    "community-advisory",
    "advisory",
    "baltimore-avenue"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-05-02",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-09-21",
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