CLICK TO HEAR LATE-NIGHT BRIEFINFG FROM CHRIS ROZMAN, MSU POLICE
Three people are dead after two shootings on the Michigan State University campus Monday night.
Campus police said there are also five victims who were transported to the hospital. Some have life-threatening injuries, but there were no updates on their conditions in the 12:30 a.m police briefing. Officials say the person that’s believed to be the suspect shot killed himself in a middle of a street off campus when he was approached by police. That makes for a fourth deceased person in connection to this incident.
A shelter-in-place warning was lifted during the late-night police briefing, and they said that there was no longer a threat to the campus. Michigan State University is being shut down for at least the next 48 hours, with all classes canceled and sporting events being postponed.
“MSU’s campus is a special place for so many, and it is now the site of another senseless act of gun violence. Parents across Michigan were on pins and needles calling their kids to check in on them and tell them they love them.
“It doesn’t have to be this way. Certain places are supposed to be about community, learning, or joy—elementary schools and college campuses, movie theaters and dance halls, grocery stores and workplaces. They should not be the sites of bloodshed.
“This is a uniquely American problem. Too many of us scan rooms for exits when we enter them. We plan who that last text or call would go to. We should not, we cannot, accept living like this.
“I want to thank the first responders for their swift actions on the ground tonight and the medical professionals who are working to save lives.
“Spartans will cry and hold each other a little closer. We will mourn the loss of beautiful souls and pray for those fighting for their lives in the hospital.”
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a statement as well.
“As a parent, there is no greater fear than having your child tell you there is an active shooter at their school. I experienced this terror along with thousands of other MSU families last night. While my Spartan sons are safe, I am mourning the devastating loss and senseless violence.”
“The events at Michigan State University are a tragedy for the entire state of Michigan. My thoughts are with the victims, their families, friends, and loved ones. I want to thank everyone in law enforcement who worked to secure the campus and protect the community. I am hopeful that the investigation reveals how we can better protect our children, our neighbors, and all those who call Michigan home.”
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