EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State University Police and Public Safety Interim Deputy Chief Chris Rozman said during his 12 a.m. update that four people, including the suspect, have died, and five people were injured in the campus shooting at MSU.
Two of the victims that died occurred at Berkey Hall, with another taking place at the MSU Union. The five victims who were injured were transported to the hospital.
Officials located the suspect off campus on Lake Lansing Road and North Larch Street in Lansing. When police arrived, he appeared to have taken his own life with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The suspect was a 43-year-old Black male, shorter in stature, wearing red shoes, a jean jacket, navy baseball cap with a lighter brim.
The shooting started around 8:18 p.m. at Berkey Hall and spread to multiple locations near the Michigan State University campus.
“We received multiple 911 calls of a shooting inside Berkey Hall,” said Michigan State University Police and Public Safety Interim Deputy Chief Chris Rozman during his 11 p.m. update.
The incident moved to a building near the Michigan State Student Union, where there was another shooting report immediately following the first incident.
Police and emergency responders tended to victims at both scenes.
“I can confirm that there were at least five victims,” Rozman said. “All five victims were transported to the hospital. Some of those victims do have life-threatening injuries.”
Community members on and off campus were told to sheltered in place.
“For people off campus, please do not come to campus,” Rozman said. “I can’t say that enough. For parents, we understand — I can only imagine the emotion that’s evolved right now. It’s going to help us, and it’s going to help our response, and it’s going to help us identify the shooter, the less people that are on campus at this point. Please do not come to campus.”
Hundreds of police officers and law enforcement officials — state, local, and federal — were at the MSU campus.
All campus activities canceled for next 48 hours — classes, sporting events, all campus-related activities.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement on the deadly shooting at MSU.
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
Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin issued a statement on Twitter.
It’s hard to describe the agony we’re feeling in East Lansing tonight. Our hearts are breaking for the families of the students who were killed, for those who have been injured, and for the entire Spartan community. 1/
— Rep. Elissa Slotkin (@RepSlotkin) February 14, 2023
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a statement on Twitter.
While my Spartans are safe, my heart goes out to the victims, their families, and everyone @michiganstateu. Thank you to all the dedicated law enforcement officers on the ground, working tirelessly on this terrible, tragic evening.
— Dana Nessel (@dananessel) February 14, 2023
Whitmer was briefed in a Tweet Monday night.
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
You can watch the full briefings below:
Michigan State Police have issued a statement warning friends and family not to drive up to campus in a Tweet.
Please do not go to MSU right now. Yes, its hard to do when you have loved ones on campus or adjacent to the campus. But it is far too dangerous as this armed suspect is moving in the area and police attempt to take them into custody. As always scanner traffic is inaccurate.
— MSP Second District (@mspmetrodet) February 14, 2023
This story will be updated.
