Michigan State University shooting | East Lansing activities canceled after multiple hurt

Four, including the suspected shooter, are confirmed dead and five are hospitalized. Those in the hospital are critically hurt.

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Hundreds of first responders responded to an active shooter situation on the Michigan State University campus Monday night.

Three are confirmed dead and five are hospitalized, Interim Deputy Chief Chris Rozman said at a press conference on campus. All five are critically hurt. 

Police found the suspected shooter outside of campus in the Lansing area dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Rozman said. There is no longer a threat on campus. 

Authorities said early Tuesday morning the suspect was identified as a 43-year-old man who is not affiliated in any way with MSU. 

Police said they have no idea why he came to campus to do what he did. 

The incident started around 8:18 p.m. inside Berkey Hall on the East Lansing campus. 

Police received multiple calls about a shooting inside the hall. When they arrived, officers found several victims, two of which were dead.

The suspect then moved to the Michigan State Union building, adjacent to Berkey Hall, where he allegedly opened fire again, killing one. 

The identities of the victims are not being released at this time.

Everyone was asked to find shelter immediately, and to stay away from windows. MSU put out an alert that says: 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,” officials said.

Victims were transported to Sparrow Hospital near campus. Brody Hall, Snyder/Phillips Hall, Mason Hall, Abbot Hall, Landon Hall, the MSU Union and Berkey Hall have all been cleared.  

All campus activities are canceled for 48 hours, including sports, classes and other events. Everyone is asked to stay away from the University Tuesday.

Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call 844-99-MSUPD or email tips@police.msu.edu.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement on Twitter: 

The governor said support for the impacted families is coming, and flags are to be lowered statewide. 

“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,” Gov. Whitmer said.

Sen. Debbie Stabenow also said she’s aware of the situation:

Sen. Gary Peters called the situation “horrifying.”

Michigan State Police said Tuesday that CATA busses will help reunite students with family off campus.

View live tweets from the situation below: 

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