WASHINGTON — The U.S. Marshals Service was already looking for the 18-year-old alleged Morgan State shooter before the mass shooting that disrupted the university's homecoming weekend earlier this month.
Jovan Terrell Williams, 18, is one of two people police say opened fire at the university wounding five people. A 17-year-old has already been arrested in connection to the shooting. The 17-year-old won't be identified due to his age.
On Monday, the U.S. Marshals Service revealed that Williams was already the subject of an investigation into a guns and drug conspiracy case dating back to June.
On June 15, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued an arrest warrant for Williams in connection to that case.
That conspiracy case was being investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA); the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (DEA); the U.S. Marshals and the Internal Revenue Service.
On July 14, the DEA sent the case to the U.S. Marshals asking that they track down and arrest Williams.
On Oct. 3, police say two people opened fire during Morgan State University's homecoming weekend, wounding five people – none of whom were the intended target. Police believe the shooters were Williams and the 17-year-old.
The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to Williams’ arrest. On top of that, Metro Crime Stoppers and the ATF are offering a reward of up to $9,000 for tips leading to an arrest and charges filed.
Williams is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information should contact the U.S. Marshals at 1-877-WANTED2. Individuals with time-sensitive information can also contact Deputy U.S. Marshal Maresca directly at (202) 819-5058.
DC Police have also said that if you see Williams, call 911.