CLAWSON, Mich. – Michigan State Police identified biology and anthropology student Alexandria Verner as one of the victims who was fatally shot at Michigan State University on Monday night.
According to an email sent out to Clawson Public School families, the superintendent Billy Shellenbarger wrote that Verner, a 2020 Clawson High School student, was killed on campus.
There are two events on Tuesday night honoring the Michigan State student. There will be a rosary for Alex starting at 7 p.m. at Guardian Angels Catholic Church and can be viewed here.
Rosary for MSU🙏
Posted by Guardian Angels Catholic Church on Tuesday, February 14, 2023
You can view the vigil for Alex at Clawson High School at 7:30 p.m. here.
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The superintendent shared a resource with the Clawson community in the email addressing the passing of Verner with tips for parents and teachers during this tragic time.
You can view the tips from the National Association of School Psychologists below:
The suspected shooter, identified as Anthony McRae, a 43-year-old man with no ties to the university, was located by police in Lansing on Monday night. He reportedly shot and killed himself at that scene.
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