'Michiganders across the state are devastated,' Gov. Whitmer responds to MSU shootings
by Brandon Chew
Police investigate the scene of a shooting at Berkey Hall on the campus of Michigan State University, late Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
LANSING, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- At least three people have died and others were critically wounded in multiple shootings at Michigan State University on Monday evening.
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Police said a suspect shot and killed himself off campus and that a shelter-in-place order has been lifted.
Anyone with possible information about the shootings is encouraged to call 844-99-MSUPD or send an email tips@police.msu.edu.
Michigan lawmakers have issued statements responding to the shootings.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer provided the following statement:
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.
The shootings were first reported to authorities at 8:18 p.m. at Berkey Hall, before additional shootings were reported at the nearby MSU Union.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel provided the following statement:
As a parent, there is no greater fear than having your child tell you there is an active shooter at their school. I experienced this terror along with thousands of other MSU families last night. While my Spartan sons are safe, I am mourning the devastating loss and senseless violence. The events at Michigan State University are a tragedy for the entire state of Michigan. My thoughts are with the victims, their families, friends, and loved ones.
I want to thank everyone in law enforcement who worked to secure the campus and protect the community. I am hopeful that the investigation reveals how we can better protect our children, our neighbors, and all those who call Michigan home.
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