What was meant to be a celebratory kickoff to Howard University's homecoming weekend quickly turned scary when five people were shot near the school on Friday, Oct. 24. Fox5DC reports that the shooting reportedly occurred while Howard hosted its homecoming Yard Fest.RELATED: Man Arrested After Fatal Shooting Claims 19-Year-Old's Life At South Carolina State UniversityHere's What We Know About The Howard Homecoming ShootingPolice have launched an investigation after a shooting near Georgia Avenue and Howard Place in Northwest D.C. on Friday night injured five people.