Three Michigan State University students were killed and five were injured in a shooting Monday night at two campus locations, police said.
The wounded students remain in critical condition, according to the university.
On Monday, February 13, a mass shooting occurred at Michigan State University that resulted in the death of three college students and five injured . According to reports, multiple shots were fired near a residence hall on campus.
The university has released a statement expressing shock and sadness over the tragedy, and has provided counseling services to those affected by this senseless act of violence.
According to the university, five victims remain in the hospital in critical condition. The deceased victims have been identified as the following:
- Arielle Anderson, Junior, Grosse Pointe
- Brian Fraser, Sophomore, Grosse Pointe
- Alexandria Verner, Junior, Clawson
According to the university, the first call reporting an active shooter took place at 8:18 p.m. at Berkey Hall. A shelter-in-place was immediately put into place for campus and the surrounding community. The MSU Alert system and MSU Emergency Operations Center were both immediately activated. Officers from all across the state responded to campus and began to complete a comprehensive search in attempt to locate the suspect.
The suspect was captured on campus security cameras at approximately 11:00 p.m, the university said. Because of the quick release of photos, a caller’s tip was able to lead officers to the suspect at approximately 11:35 p.m., only 17 minutes after the release of the photos.
The suspect has been identified as 43-year-old Anthony Dwayne McRae and died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
In the wake of this event, the university administration has highlighted the need for increased gun control legislation in the United States. The school’s president, Satish Udpa, has also issued a call for people to come together for meaningful dialogue “to end this violence once and for all.”
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