Marquis Brown Sentenced to 85 Years for Morgan State University Mass Shooting
Marquis Brown has been sentenced to 85 years in prison for his involvement in a mass shooting that occurred at Morgan State University in Baltimore on October 3, 2023, during the university's homecoming celebration. Brown was convicted of five counts…
Baltimore, MD, August 12, 2026 —
BALTIMORE, MD – Marquis Brown has received an 85-year prison sentence in connection with a mass shooting that took place at Morgan State University on October 3, 2023. The incident occurred during the university’s homecoming celebration.
Brown was found guilty on charges including five counts of attempted second-degree murder and other related offenses stemming from the shooting. The gunfire injured five victims, all of whom were between the ages of 18 and 22 at the time of the incident.
The sentencing concludes a chapter in the legal proceedings following the violent event that disrupted the campus community during a significant university event. The university’s homecoming celebration was marred by the shooting, leading to a substantial law enforcement response and subsequent investigation.
Details regarding the exact timeline of the legal proceedings leading up to the sentencing, beyond the date of the incident and the conviction, were not provided. The specific circumstances and Brown’s precise role in the shooting were part of the evidence presented during the trial that led to his conviction on multiple counts.
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