EAST LANSING, Mich. (WXYZ) — Three students have died and five others were critically injured in a shooting at Michigan State University in East Lansing Monday night. The suspect has also died, police confirmed.
Brian Fraser, Alexandria Verner and Arielle Diamond Anderson were killed in the shooting.
Funeral and visitation information:
The funeral for Alexandria Verner was held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Clawson.
The funeral for Brian Fraser was also scheduled for Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church in Grosse Pointe Farms.
The funeral for Arielle Diamond Anderson is scheduled for Tuesday, February 21 at 11 a.m.. Her funeral will be held at Zion Hope Missionary Baptist Church located at 4867 Van Dyke in Detroit. The visitation will be held on Monday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Q A Cantrell Funeral Home in Detroit.
Supporting MSU:
The Spartan Strong Fund is established through the university.
The university states that the fund is “here to help address the immediate needs of students, faculty, and community members whose lives and livelihoods may have been impacted by an unexpected event or emergency.”
Click here to support the Spartan Strong Fund.
A GoFundMe has been set up for Arielle Anderson. Click here to learn more.
A GoFundMe has been set up for one of the injured victims, Guadalupe Huapilla-Perez. You can learn more here.
The Alliance Catholic Credit Union is accepting donations for the Verner family. Find out more here: https://allianceccu.com/alexandriaverner/.
Live updates below:
6:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20
Students will begin returning to class at Michigan State University on Monday, a week after the deadly mass shooting killed three students and injured five others.
As students return to campus they will be met with messages of love and support. Signs like "Spartan Strong" and "Spartans are Stronger" are flooding the campus in an effort to show students that MSU is one large community that will always be there to support them.
"We want to reclaim our community, we want to reclaim our campus, we want to reclaim what is uniquely Spartan spirit, and who we are," Vennie Gore, senior vice president for student life and engagement at MSU said.
4:21 p.m. Sunday
Sparrow Hospital released an update regarding the conditions of the students who remain hospitalized: 1 student is in fair condition (previously stable). 1 student is in serious condition, but stable (previously critical). 3 students remain in critical condition.
1:00 p.m. Sunday
MSU officials held a press conference on Sunday about preparations to resume classes on Monday.
8:00 p.m. Saturday
A moment of silence was held at Crisler Center Saturday ahead of the University of Michigan vs Michigan State game to honor the MSU community in the wake of Monday's tragedy.
The center lit up green and white.
6:00 p.m. Saturday
Michigan State officials are expected to hold a news conference on Sunday at 1 p.m. on preparations to resume class on Monday.
11:00 a.m. Saturday
The funeral service for MSU student Brian Fraser was held in Grosse Pointe Farms.
2:04 p.m. Friday
Michigan State Police and Public Safety said they spoke with Sparrow Hospital and the conditions of the victims remain the same: one in stable condition and four in critical.
We have just spoken with representatives from @SparrowHealth and can confirm the below update is still correct. 1 of the students in the hospital is in stable condition; 4 remain in critical condition. https://t.co/UXqesJzrNf
— MSU Police and Public Safety (@msupolice) February 17, 2023
11:35 p.m. Thursday
Another round of vigils were held in metro Detroit to grieve the victims of Monday's mass shooting at Michigan State University. Vigils were held at Wayne State University, Oakland University and in Clawson.
We learned of additionalefforts being made to help students impacted by the shooting.
All Together has been delivering food to students on campus, paying for the orders from their own funds. They even are delivering the orders all themselves for free. Along with that effort, six other MSU graduate students launched "Spartan Sunday," an effort to make the return to campus more welcoming for students.
10:55 a.m. Thursday
During the update, police said they received a call from Sparrow Hospital and one of the victims at the hospital was upgraded to stable condition
10:22 a.m. Thursday
Police say they found two handguns on the suspect and additional magazines when they encountered him about 3.8 miles from campus.
According to police, they traced the weapons and said they were purchased legally, but they were not registered. A note was also found.
Michigan State Police said he had a gun on him, a gun in his backpack, eight loaded magazines in his backpack, a pouch with 50 loose rounds, two empty magazines and a loaded magazine in his breast pocket.
According to MSP, they also said the note they found may have given a motive for the shooting.
10:15 a.m. Thursday
Police confirmed the ages of the three victims:
Arielle Diamond Anderson - 19 years old
Brian Fraser - 20 years old
Alexandria Verner - 20 years old
10:10 a.m. Thursday
Michigan State University's interim president says that Berkey Hall will be closed through the rest of the semester. The MSU Union building is currently under evaluation.
MSU is resuming standard operations today, but classes will remain suspended through Sunday. (Standard operations mean offices remain open.)
10:00 a.m. Thursday
MSU officials and police are holding a press conference to give updates on the MSU shooting that took place Monday night. Watch the conference live, here.
9:18 a.m. Friday
Funerals are scheduled this weekend for Brian Fraser and Alexandria Verner.
6:00 a.m. Thursday
REMINDER: Michigan State University is expected to provide an update on the deadly mass shooting today at 10 a.m.
5:30 a.m. Thursday
The process has begun for people to return and pick up their belongings at MSU. On Wednesday, each person who picked up items was greeted by an FBI victim specialist and special agents in an attempt to make them feel safe. A word students and families are still grappling with as flashbacks flood their minds.
"I heard a series of bangs and initially I thought it was someone messing around, taking pans and banging them together. But then I saw people running. And I knew this was serious," one student said.
There will be another opportunity at 10 a.m. Thursday for students and staff to come pick up their belongings. The FBI will be back to offer protection and hopefully a sense of comfort as well.
8:39 p.m. Wednesday
FBI Detroit says those who weren't able to retrieve their belongings from the MSU Union on Wednesday can pick their things up Thursday at Berkey Hall starting at 10 a.m.
7:17 p.m. Wednesday
Thousands of people attended a vigil at the Rock at Michigan State University to honor the lives lost. Speakers included Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, MSU Interim President Teresa Woodruff, head basketball coach Tom Izzo, the board of trustees and student leaders.
The vigil can be watched in its entirety here.
View of The Rock from across the Red Cedar River There are hundreds more people not seen in this shot.@wxyzdetroit pic.twitter.com/osP5qYMoC8
— Brett Kast WXYZ (@brettkast) February 15, 2023
5:50 p.m. Wednesday
A vigil is being held at Michigan State University at 6 p.m. Wednesday to honor the victims of the shooting. The vigil can be watched on WXYZ-TV and online here.
1:16 p.m. Wednesday
MSU Police have created an online form to collect evidence and tips from the MSU shooting. They are asking anyone with evidence to submit their findings online. Tipsters can submit photos or videos and can remain anonymous if they choose.
To submit evidence or tips, click here.
12:12 p.m. Wednesday
Michigan State University is expected to provide an update on the deadly mass shooting Thursday at 10 a.m.
11:39 a.m. Wednesday
MSU Police said in a tweet update that the five injured victims in the deadly campus shooting remain in critical condition.
They said they will not be confirming the names of the injured at this time.
11:08 a.m. Wednesday
As the Michigan State University community is reeling after a deadly shooting on campus claimed the lives of Brian Fraser, Alexandria Verner and Arielle Anderson, and critically injured five others, people are looking for ways to help.
The Spartan Strong Fund is established through the university.
The university states that the fund is “here to help address the immediate needs of students, faculty, and community members whose lives and livelihoods may have been impacted by an unexpected event or emergency.”
Click here to support the Spartan Strong Fund.
A GoFundMe page has also been set up for one of the injured victims, Guadalupe Huapilla-Perez.
You can donate to that here.
7:30 a.m. Wednesday
We're learning more about one of the five victims who is being treated at Sparrow Hospital following the Michigan State University shooting.
Guadalupe Huapilla-Perez graduated from Immokalee High School in Collier County, Fla., about an hour northeast of Naples, Fla.
Her sister, Selena Huapilla-Perez, says Guadalupe is now a junior at Michigan State University majoring in Hospitality Business.
Her sister wrote on a GoFundMe page, doctors tell us that even in improving conditions, the process for a full recovery will take months of care and rehabilitation.
6:30 a.m. Wednesday
WFTX, a sister station of WXYZ servicing the areas of Fort Meyers and Naples in Florida have confirmed that one of the injured victims currently recovering at Sparrow Hospital is Guadalupe Huapilla-Perez of Florida. Guadalupe is listed on the Collier County Public Schools website as a 2020 graduate of Immokalee High School. She and the other 4 victims are still listed in critical condition.
11:38 p.m. Tuesday
Just one day after the deadly shooting at Michigan State, communities across the state honored those who were killed and injured Tuesday night. From the Grosse Pointe area to East Lansing, 7 Action News covered vigils as the community mourns and begins to heal.
9:45 p.m. Tuesday
Michigan State released a video of Interim President Theresa Woodruff Tuesday night expressing her gratitude to the community and sending condolences for the lives lost. She also thanked law enforcement, first responders, government officials, other colleges and universities and the community for their support.
In the video, Woodruff said the university canceled classes for the rest of the week.
Grief is a profoundly personal thing, and we know the healing process will not be swift. We must take time to think, mourn and be together. We encourage everyone to honor their feelings and find comfort and solace in the close bonds that knit together our Spartan family. pic.twitter.com/Fpl5M3b9wP
— MSU (@michiganstateu) February 15, 2023
A candlelight vigil will be held Wednesday at 6 p.m at the rock in the center of campus.
9:35 p.m. Tuesday
Officials announced information for people wanting to pick up property they left behind at Berkey Hall and the MSU Union. The FBI, MSU police, MSU faculty and Victim Services will be helping people recover their items Wednesday.
7:10 p.m. Tuesday
Oakland County Sheriff Micheal Bouchard spoke with anchor Glenda Lewis during 7 Action News Tuesday evening. Bouchard sent some of his deputies to assist at Michigan State University.
"Very personal on so many levels, obviously in the shadow of Oxford not far in our rear-view mirror. It triggered terrible memories, not just for the Oxford community but for the greater community including our agency," Bouchard said.
The department was at the center of the deadly shooting at Oxford High School in November 2021.
"So, we know what that was going to entail and the kinds of things and we wanted to do whatever we could to help. So when the command desk called and said they had asked for help, I ordered that pretty much everything at our fingertips that I thought might be helpful in that situation be mustered and we immediately started heading toward East Lansing," Bouchard said.
5:45 p.m. Tuesday
The family of Arielle Anderson released a statement after she was tragically killed in the campus shooting.
“We lost our precious daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend, Arielle Anderson. She means the world to us. As much as we loved her, she loved us and others even more. She was passionate about helping her friends and family, assisting children and serving people.
“Driven by her aspiration to tend to the health and welfare of others as a surgeon, she was working diligently to graduate from Michigan State University early to achieve her goals as quickly as possible.
“As an Angel here on Earth, Arielle was sweet and loving with an infectious smile that was very contagious.
“We are absolutely devastated by this heinous act of violence upon her and many other innocent victims.
“While we appreciate the outpouring of the love, support, and prayers we have received thus far, we are grieving and hope that you respect our family’s wishes to remain private at this time.”
3:36 p.m. Tuesday
Clawson Public Schools shared a senior spotlight post on Alex Verner, one of the three MSU students killed on Monday evening.
Verner was a graduate of Clawson High School in 2020 before heading to Michigan State University.
2:25 p.m. Tuesday
ABC News is reporting on a confidential law enforcement briefing, saying that investigators have determined the suspect, 43-year-old Anthony McRae, had no connection to either Michigan State University or any of the victims. They also say he walked from his house to the school.
According to ABC, investigators say McRae had psychiatric issues and they found a “3-page document expressing his reasons for the attack and a number of additional locations in Lansing and Holt, Mich.; Ewing Township and Franklin Park, NJ; and Colorado Springs, Colo., which had ‘hurted’ (sic) him and, therefore, were deserving of attack.” ABC is reporting that agents believe “personal grievances” with people at those locations are the reasons why they were mentioned in the writing.
The briefing said the “subject claimed in his letter that he is the leader of a group who would pursue his agenda on his behalf" and "the FBI has yet to gather information confirming any threat to the listed locations or involvement from other parties.”
According to ABC, investigators are saying the writings confirm McRae was often alone and that the gunman viewed himself as “a loner” and an “outcast” who was “never noticed or accepted by others.”
ABC reports McRae lived with his father, who is cooperating with the investigation. The network is also reporting that detectives are trying
to determine why McRae attacked Berkey Hall and the MSU Union specifically.
1:57 p.m. Tuesday
President Joe Biden has issued his first remarks on the shootings at MSU. Speaking at the National Association of Counties event in Washington, DC, Biden said:
"I'm glad to be here with all of you, but before I begin I want to take a moment to say our hearts are with the students and families of Michigan State University. Last night, I spoke with Governor Whitmer and the FBI, and additional federal law enforcement are on the ground assisting the state and local folks. And three lives have been lost, five seriously injured. And it's a family's worst nightmare and it's happening far too often in this country. Far too often. While we gather more information, there's one thing that we do know to be true, we have to do something to stop gun violence ripping apart our communities."
12:50 p.m. Tuesday
Police say there will not be another press briefing today. The next briefing is expected to take place later this week.
12:49 p.m. Tuesday
An update from MSU Police and Public Safety:
Effective immediately, Michigan State University is now operating under modified operations/services for today, Feb. 14 and Wednesday, Feb. 15. We will resume normal operations on Thursday, Feb. 16th. All campus activities including athletics, classes (in person and remote), and all campus-related activities remain suspended. Functions designated as essential under a department’s Business Continuity Plan (BCP) will continue and critical employees with essential functions must report to work.
12:29 p.m. Tuesday
Family members confirm that 19-year-old Arielle Diamond Anderson and 20-year-old Brian Fraser were killed in the mass shooting at Michigan State University on Monday evening.
Both were graduates of the Grosse Pointe Public School system.
Anderson's family tells us she loved children and wanted to be a pediatrician one day.
A letter from the GPPSS is posted below:
12:15 p.m. Tuesday
7 Action News reporter Peter Maxwell caught up with neighbors who lived near the 43-year-old suspect. His home, which is only located about 4 miles from Michigan State's campus on Howell Street in Lansing, was raided by police early Tuesday morning.
"I watched them all pull up. I've never seen anything like this. This entire street was filled. Bomb squad, SWAT vehicles," a neighbor said.
12 p.m. Tuesday
It was an emotional reunion between parents and students at Michigan State University this morning after a deadly mass shooting Monday evening.
“We’re focusing on healing ... my baby was afraid,” said one of the parents picking up her daughter.
11:49 a.m. Tuesday
MSU Police said they appreciate the community's patience as they are working on recovering items left in Berkey Hall and the Union. They hope to return the items to their rightful owners.
11:25 a.m. Tuesday
One of the three victims killed in the mass shooting at Michigan State University Monday evening has been identified as Alexandria Verner.
According to a letter sent to families of Clawson Public Schools, Verner was a 2020 graduate of Clawson High School.
"Alex was and is incredibly loved by everyone. She was a tremendous student, athlete, leader and exemplified kindness every day of her life ... if you knew her, you loved her and we will forever remember the lasting impact she has had on all of us," the letter from the superintendent read.
Additional mental health support is currently being offered to students.
11:15 a.m. Tuesday
Katie Danna is a freshman at MSU, her dorm is just two buildings away from the Union.
She said she and her roommates barricaded in their dorm last night, anxiously watching dozens of police and first responders flooding the campus.
"Even someone, like, closing their door was scary to hear," she said.
11:14 a.m. Tuesday
In a tweet, MSU Police and Public Safety said a note was found on the 43-year-old suspect when officers located him.
According to a press release from the Ewing, New Jersey police department, an area the suspect has local ties to, the note indicated a threat to two Ewing Public Schools. They add that their investigation also showed that the suspect had a history of mental health issues.
Ewing Public Schools are closed for the day following the incident.
10:39 a.m. Tuesday
Support is being offered for MSU students in the wake of Monday's deadly mass shooting.
Here's the information:
9:37 a.m. Tuesday
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered all U.S. and Michigan flags at public buildings and grounds across the state and within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the victims of the Michigan State University shooting in East Lansing.
The flags should remain lowered until further notice.
"The whole state of Michigan is wrapping its arms around the Spartan community today," said Governor Whitmer.
8:37 a.m. Tuesday
At 8 a.m. Tuesday, Michigan State University Police, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Representative Elissa Slotkin, Dr. Denny Martin at Sparrow Hospital, and other local officials held a press conference in East Lansing to provide an update on the shooting on MSU campus.
During the press conference university police confirmed that the five injured and three killed were all MSU students.
They identified the suspect as 43-year-old Anthony McRae. He was located in Lansing at around 11:35 p.m. Monday night thanks to a tip call from a local citizen.
"The tip came in minutes after the picture was released," police said.
The 5 victims still remain in critical condition according to a spokesperson at Sparrow Hospital. He adds that 4 of the 5 victims had to undergo surgery. One victim was immediately sent to the Critical Care Unit.
The identities of those victims as well as the 3 deceased have yet to be identified.
“Another place that’s supposed to be about community and togetherness shattered by bullets and bloodshed," Governor Gretchen Whitmer said during the press conference.
“The most haunting picture of last night was watching the cameras pan through the crowds and seeing one person wearing an Oxford Strong sweatshirt the sweatshirts that were handed out after… those kids lived through a school shooting 15 months ago," Rep. Elissa Slotkin adds.
Police say they did recover a weapon at the scene. They were also issued a search warrant for the location of the suspect's home. At the time the motive of the shooting is still unclear.
"We don't have an answer right now and that’s the honest truth," police said.
Michigan State University will remain closed for the next 48 hours. Classes will presumably resume on Monday. The university is offering students mental health resources throughout the day and week and is encouraging students to call 517-316-8200 for services.
Officials say the names of the victims will be released later today.
8:22 a.m. Tuesday
Police confirm that the 3 killed and the 5 injured in the mass shooting at MSU are all students.
6:40 a.m. Tuesday
Good Morning America talked to a Michigan State student who says he heard the gunman shoot inside his classroom at least 4 times. He says two students in the class were injured during the shooting.
6:08 a.m. Tuesday
Our Faraz Javed just spoke with a spokesperson for Sparrow Hospital, who confirmed all five victims who were taken to the hospital with injuries are still in critical condition.
5 a.m. Tuesday
Our coverage continues this morning with team reports from East Lansing. Police will provide another update at 8 a.m.
4:14 a.m. Tuesday
Our Keenan Smith is live Tuesday morning from East Lansing. He caught up with a father who drove hours from Illinois to East Lansing on Monday night to see his daughter after he heard about the mass shooting.
He said he drove 5 1/2 hours from Champaign, Illinois as fast as he could while checking in with her often.
2:10 a.m. Tuesday
Police say they will hold another briefing at 8 a.m. Tuesday
1:37 a.m. Tuesday
Michigan State University Interim President Dr. Theresa Woodruff spoke to start an update from police about the shooting on the MSU campus Monday night.
Woodruff said the community is grieving together and will take a couple of days to grieve and heal from the shooting.
"We are devastated at the loss of life," Woodruff said.
“We have law enforcement, we have firefighters, we have EMS from all over Michigan who answered the call and rushed to campus to help out," Lansing Mayor Andy Schor said.
According to Chris Rozman from the MSU Department of Public Safety, all five people taken to the Sparrow Hospital are in critical condition.
Police said the suspect is a 43-year-old man who is not affiliated with Michigan State University. He died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound early Tuesday morning.
"We have no idea why he came to campus to do this tonight," Rozman said.
Police say officers confronted the suspect before he killed himself.
Police also said that both Berkey Hall and the MSU Union are open to the public, and do not have a key-card system for people to get inside.
According to police, there were also several false reports of shots fired in other buildings, but the only two scenes were at Berkey Hall and the MSU Union.
1:21 a.m. Tuesday
Michigan State Police announced a location where parents can pick up their students. A bus service will go around to the dorms for students wanting to leave. They will then be taken to the Pavilion to meet with their families.
1:05 a.m. Tuesday
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has released the following statement regarding the shooting:
Our Spartan community and Michiganders across the state are devastated.
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.
12:26 a.m. Tuesday
Police say the suspect they were looking for in a deadly mass shooting on the campus of Michigan State University is dead.
Police provided the update and said he was located outside of the MSU campus and died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Police say there is no longer a threat on campus, students do not need to shelter in place, and they believe he is the only suspect.
"This truly has been a nightmare that we are living tonight. But we have remained laser-focused on the safety of our campus, our students and the surrounding community," MSU Deputy Chief Chris Rozman said. "We are relieved to no longer have an active threat on campus, while we realize that there is so much healing that will need to take place after this."
The FBI is also assisting in the investigation and they are asking anyone with information that might help can call 844-99-MSUPD or 800-CALL-FBI.
"Our hearts are with those who have been affected by this senseless act of violence. Giving an update like this is never easy," Rozman said. "As a father, I can only imagine how parents are feeling right now. This will be the beginning of a long healing process for everyone who has been affected."
12:10 a.m. Tuesday
There's a large police presence happening a few miles north of the Michigan State University campus near Lake Lansing and Larch roads.
Dozens of officers are on scene, and we have a crew at the scene gathering information.
11:55 p.m.
Police have pushed back their briefing by 20 minutes. It's now scheduled for 12:20 p.m.
11:37 p.m.
Michigan State University police confirm at least three people are dead and five others are injured in a mass shooting on the campus on Monday night.
UPDATE: There are 3 confirmed fatalities. This is in addition to the 5 victims who have been transported to the hospital. pic.twitter.com/on3iPHhsfK
— MSU Police and Public Safety (@msupolice) February 14, 2023
11:22 p.m.
Police released photos of the suspect who was wearing red shoes, a jean jacket and a navy baseball cap with a lighter brim.
Police will hold another update at midnight.
11 p.m.
Michigan State University police said at least five people have been shot, some with life-threatening injuries, on the MSU campus on Monday night.
They are still looking for a suspect, who they say is a dark-skinned male, short in stature, wearing red shoes, a gym jacket and a ball cap. They are looking at surveillance video now.
Police say it started around 8:18 p.m. at Berkey Hall and they received several 911 calls. Police arrived quickly, officials say, and they located the five victims.
Shortly after, they received calls of a shooting at the MSU Union, and the suspect was last seen leaving the MSU union.
According to police, there are hundreds of law enforcement agencies at the campus and they work to clear buildings.
Michigan State University police will provide an update at 11 p.m. Watch live coverage here
10:45 p.m.
Michigan State University police will provide an update at 11 p.m. Watch live coverage here
10:30 p.m.
Police are telling people not to come to campus tomorrow. "All campus activities are canceled for 48 hours, including athletics, classes, and all campus-related activities," they tweeted.
10:23 p.m.
Police say the following places have been cleared: Brody Hall, Snyder/Phillips Hall, Mason Hall, Abbot Hall, Landon Hall, the MSU Union, and Berkey Hall.
Victims are reportedly being transported to Sparrow Hospital.
Victims are currently being transported to Sparrow Hospital. Brody Hall, Snyder/Phillips Hall, Mason Hall, Abbot Hall, Landon Hall, the MSU Union, and Berkey Hall have all been cleared/secured. pic.twitter.com/RFLTqOpbAV
— MSU Police and Public Safety (@msupolice) February 14, 2023
10:19 p.m.
A press conference is expected to be held at 11 p.m. at the Henry Center for Executive Development in Lansing.
10:15 p.m.
7 Action News is on campus and crews have seen students running toward them for help.
One student tells us she was inside Akers when her brother called to tell her there was an active shooter.
"Everyone started running and screaming," she said.
The student and her friend said they didn't know where to go.
"People think these things aren’t going to happen to them until they do," said another student.
10 p.m.
We’re hearing from students who are barricaded in their dorm rooms right now.
Dylan Seba, an MSU student, spoke to us by phone: "Right now I’m in south campus ... all of our doors are barricaded up."
He said tensions are very high and everyone is shook up.
"There's police everywhere, so many sirens, it’s madness," he said.
9:35 p.m.
Police say they are securing IM East at this time. Officials believe there is only one suspect at this time.
9:30 p.m.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said in a tweet that she has been briefed on the shooting, and that first responders are on the ground.
I’ve been briefed on the shooting at Michigan State University. The Michigan State Police along with @msupolice, local law enforcement and first responders are on the ground. Let’s wrap our arms around the Spartan community tonight. We will keep everyone updated as we learn more.
— Governor Gretchen Whitmer (@GovWhitmer) February 14, 2023
9:27 p.m.
MSU Police and Public Safety are reporting another shooting at IM East. Police say there are multiple reported injuries.
9:15 p.m.
Police say the suspect is believed to be on foot as people on and off campus are urged to continue sheltering in place.
UPDATE: The suspect is believed to be on foot right now. Community members on and off campus should continue to shelter in place. Police are continuing to respond. pic.twitter.com/FIUligmEBC
— MSU Police and Public Safety (@msupolice) February 14, 2023
Authorities are investigating at the scene, according to MSU Police and Public Safety.
It's unclear at this time if anyone has been shot.
