EAST LANSING, Mich. – Authorities are urging people not to go to Michigan State University’s East Lansing campus Monday night amid an active shooter situation that has left at least one person dead.
People, especially those who have “loved ones on campus or adjacent to the campus,” are being asked by police to avoid East Lansing while law enforcement agencies respond to an active shooting on campus. Staff and students on campus were all asked to shelter in place as of 8:40 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13.
About an hour later, Michigan State University police said they believe there is only one active shooter. As of 10:10 p.m., several MSU buildings had been cleared and secured, but the shooter had not been apprehended.
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Several law enforcement agencies and first responders from around the state were responding to the scene Monday night.
Michigan State Police say the scene is “far too dangerous” for people other than first responders, and is asking everyone to avoid the campus.
As of 10:26 p.m., officials say all classes and campus activities, including athletics, have been canceled for at least the next 48 hours.
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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