40-Person Mob Attacks Howard Students Outside Park Towers at 2 a.m. -- Police Lieutenant Suspended, Security Officer Fired for Inadequate Response

Howard University Department of Public Safety Safety Advisory: The Department of Public Safety is aware of an incident involving students that occurred in the vicinity of the Howard Plaza Towers Apartments on August 14, 2023. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating. The University urges all members of the Howard community to remain vigilant, be aware of their surroundings, and report any suspicious activity to Public Safety at (202) 806-1100 or to MPD at 911.

Dear Howard Community: On August 14, 2023, four Howard University students were victims of a violent assault near Howard Plaza East Towers. The University has learned that our public safety response did not meet our standards of support and assistance. As a result, a university police lieutenant has been suspended and a third-party security officer has been removed from our campus. We are expanding our security presence, including placing an armed officer in front of Howard Plaza Towers, and we are working with the Metropolitan Police Department to identify and arrest those responsible for this violent attack.