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Michigan State University shooting
Part of mass shootings in the United States
Berkey Hall, where the first shots were reported
Map
LocationMichigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
DateFebruary 13, 2023
8:18 – 11:55 p.m. (EST)
Attack type
Mass shooting, School shooting
Deaths4 (including the perpetrator)
Injured5

On February 13, 2023, a mass shooting occurred at Michigan State University in East Lansing. Four people were reported dead, including the shooter from a self-inflicted gunshot. An additional five people were injured.[1]

Shootings

MSU Student Union, where the second shootings took place.

At around 8:18 p.m. EST, shots were fired in Berkey Hall according to Michigan State University Police and Public Safety.[2][3][4] MSU officials sent an alert tweet and text. Students were directed to, "run, hide, fight."[5] A shelter-in-place order was subsequently issued.[6] A second shooting was reported at the MSU Student Union.[7] Since the gunman was last sighted leaving the north side of the MSU Student Union, near the campus border, East Lansing residents living near campus were also asked to shelter in place.[8]

Police were active on the scene,[9] as well as other emergency services. Around 30 firetrucks, ambulances, and other emergency vehicles were present along Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum on Grand River Avenue in downtown East Lansing.[7]

At 9:26 p.m., police reported a second shooting at IM East, an on-campus gym.[10] Multiple people had been injured according to police.[11][2] At 9:34 p.m. EST, police announced that the area around IM East had been secured.[2]

Police response

The police initially responded to the call within minutes of the shooting taking place. There was a coordinated effort of local, state, and federal law enforcement with hundreds of officers assisting.[12]

Perpetrator

MSU Police and Public Safety released photographs of the gunman.[13] Police described him as "a Black male, short in stature, wearing red shoes and a jean jacket and a ball cap."[14] The gunman later died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.[15] He was 43 years old.[13][16]

Victims

MSU Police and Public Safety reported that three people were killed.[17] Five other people were reported injured. A press conference by MSU Police and Public Safety at 11:00 pm reported five injuries including life-threatening injuries.[13][7]

Aftermath

Governor Gretchen Whitmer was briefed on the situation.[18] The ATF and FBI have announced that they are joining the investigation.[19]

The shelter-in-place order was rescinded following the death of the suspected shooter.[20][21]

All MSU activities have been canceled for 48 hours.[22]

Responses

Several Michigan congresswomen expressed condolences, as well as Governor Whitmer.[23] Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson described the incident as "unfathomable" and proceeded to call for greater action targeting gun violence.[24]

References

  1. ^ King, Chris (February 14, 2023). "At least five injured in mass shooting incident at Michigan State University". Euro Weekly News. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Mose, Hannah. "Police: Shots fired at MSU". WNEM. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  3. ^ Salahieh, Nouran (February 14, 2023). "Multiple injuries reported after shots fired at Michigan State University, prompting shelter-in-place orders amid search for suspect, campus police say". CNN. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  4. ^ News 10, WILX. "'Shelter in place immediately' - Shots fired at Michigan State University". WILX. Retrieved February 14, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Moran, Darcie; Egan, Paul; Jesse, David; Lawler, Emily; Sahouri, Andrea May. "Suspect dead, 3 killed, 5 injured in Michigan State shooting: What we know". Detroit Free Press.
  6. ^ Sinnenberg, Jackson (February 13, 2023). "3 dead, 5 critically injured in Michigan State shooting; gunman found dead". WCIV. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  7. ^ a b c Mauger, Craig; Aimery, Jakkar; LeBlanc, Beth. "3 killed, 5 wounded at Michigan State campus shooting; suspect dead". The Detroit News. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  8. ^ Mauger, Craig; Aimery, Jakkar; LeBlanc, Beth (February 14, 2023). "3 confirmed dead at MSU campus shooting; suspect seen on camera". Detroit News. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  9. ^ Carr, Brandon (February 14, 2023). "Shots fired on Michigan State University campus; police ask everyone to shelter in place". WDIV. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  10. ^ Best, Paul (February 13, 2023). "Michigan State University shooting: Campus on lockdown and multiple injuries reported". Fox News. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  11. ^ MSU Police and Public Safety [@msupolice] (February 13, 2023). "There is another reported shooting at IM East. Police are responding. There are multiple reported injuries. Media staging area is currently being determined" (Tweet). Retrieved February 13, 2023 – via Twitter.
  12. ^ "12:30AM UPDATE: Shooting at Michigan State University | By MSU Police and Public Safety | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  13. ^ a b c Lada, Sophia; Schmall, Emily; Tumin, Remy; Easter, Sam; Ives, Mike (February 14, 2023). "Shooting at Michigan State University: Update from Remy Tumin". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  14. ^ null (February 14, 2023). "Shooting at Michigan State University: Update from John Yoon". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  15. ^ "MSU suspect dead of self-inflicted gunshot wound; 3 people killed; 5 wounded". The Detroit News. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  16. ^ Lada, Sophia; Schmall, Emily; Tumin, Remy; Easter, Sam; Ives, Mike (February 14, 2023). "Live Updates: Police Say Gunman Is Dead After Shooting at Michigan State University". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  17. ^ "MSU Police and Public Safety". Twitter. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  18. ^ Gaffney, Melissa. "Michigan State University shooting: Multiple reported injuries, suspect at large, police say". ABC News. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  19. ^ Vera, Amir; Federico-OMurchú, Seán; Renton, Adam (February 14, 2023). "ATF and FBI are responding to an "active shooter" at Michigan State University". CNN. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  20. ^ null (February 14, 2023). "Shooting at Michigan State University: Update from Sophia Lada". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  21. ^ "Shelter in Place Lifted from East Lansing Public Safety". Nixle. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  22. ^ Vera, Amir; Federico-OMurchú, Seán; Renton, Adam (February 14, 2023). "All MSU campus activities are canceled for 48 hours, police say". CNN. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  23. ^ "Shots fired at Michigan State University, multiple injuries, shooter still at large". FOX 17 West Michigan News (WXMI). February 14, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  24. ^ Vera, Amir; Federico-OMurchú, Seán; Renton, Adam (February 14, 2023). ""This repetitive terror cannot continue." Michigan secretary of state releases statement on shooting". CNN. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
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