Morgan State University student found fatally shot near campus

Morgan State University student found fatally shot near campus

Four people were shot overnight in Baltimore, including a Morgan State University student who was fatally injured by the gunfire near campus early Thursday morning.

  • PublishedJuly 11, 2019

Tragedy For Morgan State

Four people were shot overnight in Baltimore, including a Morgan State University student who was fatally injured by the gunfire near campus early Thursday morning.

Morgan State Campus Police contacted Baltimore Police around 4:50 a.m about a possible killing on the 4700 block of Loch Raven Blvd.

When police arrived on the scene, they found Manual Luis suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. He was pronounced dead on the scene.


“As a community, the Morgan family collectively extends our deepest sympathies and sincere condolences to the Luis family,” Morgan State University officials said in a statement. ” We ask that you keep them and their extended family and friends in prayer. In moments of despair, we come together and reaffirm our familial ties and bonds as Morganites.” – MSU officials


Manuel Luis Jr. was a Business major at Morgan State University. He was a photographer and known for his leadership on campus serving as a member of the Student Government Association and ACCESS Peer Mentor.

Baltimore homicide detectives are investigating the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at (410) 885-3130 or leave an anonymous tip with Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP

Source: The Baltimore Sun