The suspect in the Michigan State University shooting was found dead off campus late Monday night from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
MSU Police Interim Deputy Chief Chris Rozman said, “There is no longer a threat on campus and the shelter-in-place has been lifted.”
“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 our surrounding community,” he added.
Police had earlier described the suspect as a “black male, shorter in stature, red shoes, jean jacket, wearing a baseball cap that is navy with a lighter brim.” Rozman said the deceased individual matched the description of the suspect but did not reveal the suspect’s identity.
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
During a press conference late Monday night, Rozman said 3 people had been killed and 5 have been hospitalized. The victims, some in critical condition, were transported to Sparrow Hospital.
We will be live-streaming our news update on the MSU Police and Public Safety Facebook page – @msupolice. pic.twitter.com/RHETaawMIg
— MSU Police and Public Safety (@msupolice) February 14, 2023
Police responded to reports of an active shooting at Michigan State University in East Lansing Monday night and students were ordered to shelter in place.
There is another reported shooting at IM East. Police are responding. There are multiple reported injuries. Media staging area is currently being determined. pic.twitter.com/ANAoJ6bsry
— MSU Police and Public Safety (@msupolice) February 14, 2023
The incident took place at 8:18 pm inside Berkey Hall the location of MSU’s Department of Sociology on the northern boundary of the campus. The shelter-in-place order went out at 8:31 pm telling students to stay inside and barricade themselves.
MSU ALERT: There have been shots fired near Berkey Hall on the East Lansing campus. Please secure-in-place immediately. Police are active on scene. More information to follow. pic.twitter.com/xa4KlwXJWN
— MSU Police and Public Safety (@msupolice) February 14, 2023
“Run, Hide, Fight. Run means evacuate away from danger if you can do so safely, Hide means to secure-in-place, and Fight means protect yourself if no other option,” MSU said in the alert.
According to authorities, the suspect walked to the MSU Union, approximately 19 minutes away from the initial shooting site and opened fire.
MSU ALERT: There have been shots fired near Berkey Hall on the East Lansing campus. Please secure-in-place immediately. Police are active on scene. More information to follow. pic.twitter.com/xa4KlwXJWN
— MSU Police and Public Safety (@msupolice) February 14, 2023
Hundreds of officers from the FBI, ATF, Michigan State Police, and other agencies are still assisting on campus. All campus activities have been canceled for 48 hours and authorities have asked people not to come to the campus on Tuesday.
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