Howard University students robbed at gunpoint near campus

D.C. police are investigating after two Howard University students were robbed at gunpoint near campus.

WASHINGTON - D.C. police are investigating after two Howard University students were robbed at gunpoint near campus.

The stickup happened around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday in the 2700 block of 5th Street.

Police say multiple suspects jumped out of a sedan and brandished handguns before robbing the students of their jacket and shoes.

Howard University released a statement Tuesday afternoon, saying: "We are aware of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) investigating a reported armed robbery that did occur at 5th Street and Gresham Place, NW at approximately 1:20 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7. The Howard University Department of Safety issued a crime alert at 2:35 a.m. to inform the campus community as is our protocol consistent with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act."

They say no further comment will be issued. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.