{
  "id": "2021-11-03-howard-university-crime-alert-2021-shots-fired-shooting",
  "slug": "howard-university-crime-alert-2021-shots-fired-shooting-2021-11-03",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Howard University",
    "shortName": "Howard",
    "state": "DC",
    "type": "hbcu",
    "alertSystemName": "HU DPS Crime Alert",
    "enrollment": 12000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2021-11-03",
    "type": "shooting",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "HU DPS Crime Alert Shots Fired near campus 2021",
    "headlinePublic": "HU DPS Crime Alert Shots Fired near campus 2021",
    "summary": "Howard University DPS [published a Crime Alert](https://publicsafety.howard.edu/articles/shots-fired) for this 2021 incident. Full text recovered.",
    "outcome": "See official HU DPS Crime Alert."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "2021-11-03",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "HOWARD UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY CRIME ALERT - Shots Fired. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is actively investigating a report of shots fired near the 400 block of Bryant St. Officials received the report at approximately 8:25 p.m. Investigators have determined that no active threat exists to facilities in the area, or anywhere throughout the Howard University campus community. As always, we encourage community members who may have knowledge or awareness of any incident to contact the Department of Public Safety (DPS) at 202-806-1100, or call 911 to reach MPD. The Howard University Department of Public Safety notifies the University community when crimes are reported which may present a continuing threat to the students, faculty or staff, in a manner consistent with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. General Safety Tips: Avoid isolated and dark areas. Carry your cell phone and keep it accessible. If you are approached, take note of the person's appearance, clothing, and anything that will help to identify the subject. Immediately report any suspicious activity or suspicious individuals to the HU Police Department at 202-806-1100, and program this number into your cell phone for quick access. Use the Shuttle Service to avoid traveling on foot across campus during the hours of darkness. If you have information about this incident, please contact the HU Department of Public Safety (DPS) at 202-806-1100 or call 911 to reach MPD. The Howard University Department of Public Safety notifies the University community when crimes are reported that present a continuing threat to students, faculty, or staff in a manner consistent with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. General Safety Tips: Avoid isolated and dark areas. Carry your mobile phone and keep it accessible. Do not use doors marked as fire exits, prop, or obstruct them for unauthorized access. If you are approached, take note of the person's appearance, clothing, and anything that will help to identify the subject. Immediately report any suspicious activity or suspicious individuals to the Howard University Police Department at 202-806-1100. Program this number into your mobile phone for quick access.",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://publicsafety.howard.edu/articles/shots-fired",
      "sourceDescription": "Official Howard University DPS Crime Alert (Shots Fired)",
      "annotations": [
        "Verbatim from official HU DPS 2021 Crime Alerts archive."
      ],
      "characterCount": 2311,
      "confidence": "high"
    }
  ],
  "context": "Howard University (HBCU) DPS 2021 Crime Alerts residual (wider b70). [Shots Fired](https://publicsafety.howard.edu/articles/shots-fired).",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Complete official HU DPS Crime Alert recovered.",
    "HBCU diversity contribution."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "Crime Alert - Shots Fired - Howard DPS",
      "url": "https://publicsafety.howard.edu/articles/shots-fired",
      "type": "official-archive",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-26"
    },
    {
      "title": "2021 Crime Alerts - Howard DPS",
      "url": "https://publicsafety.howard.edu/clery-act-compliance/crime-alerts/2021-crime-alerts",
      "type": "official-archive",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-26"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "hbcu",
    "timely-warning",
    "district-of-columbia",
    "wider-reach"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-26",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-26",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}