District of Columbia police are investigating a stabbing near Howard University’s campus during homecoming weekend.

WRC-TV reports a man was stabbed in the stomach early Saturday morning. He was taken to a hospital and was reported to be conscious and breathing.

Howard spokeswoman Kerry-Ann Hamilton says the incident did not occur at a Howard University event and did not involve anyone affiliated with the school.

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