EAST LANSING, Mich. (WXYZ) — Around 8:18pm today, multiple 911 calls were made regarding a shooting inside Michigan State University's Berkley Hall. Law enforcement quickly responded as the active shooter then proceeded to open fire in another nearby building.
11:00 p.m.
At least 5 victims have been reported and is hospitalized, some with life threatening injuries. 1 suspect was last seen leaving MSU on foot and surveillance video will be released.
The suspect is being described as a "short man, wearing red shoes, a jean jacket and a ball cap" as he is still on the loose.
SUSPECT PHOTOS: The suspect is a Black male, shorter in stature, red shoes, jean jacket, wearing a baseball cap that is navy with a lighter brim. pic.twitter.com/9blppnX5U3
— MSU Police and Public Safety (@msupolice) February 14, 2023
Police as asking students to keep sheltering in place, asking people not to return to campus as well. All campus activities are canceled for the next 48 hours.
There will be another update at midnight.
Michigan State University's East Lansing campus has been told to secure in place after shots were fired near Berkey Hall Monday evening. Live updates below:
9:35 p.m.
Police say they are securing IM East at this time. Officials believe there is only one suspect at this time.
9:30 p.m.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said in a tweet that she has been briefed on the shooting, and that first responders are on the ground.
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
MSU ALERT: There have been shots fired near Berkey Hall on the East Lansing campus. Please secure-in-place immediately. Police are active on scene. More information to follow. pic.twitter.com/xa4KlwXJWN
— MSU Police and Public Safety (@msupolice) February 14, 2023
