At least one person was killed in a shooting Monday night near Berkey Hall at Michigan State University, according to the university, as students were told to “secure in place immediately.” Photo courtesy of Michigan State University
Feb. 13 (UPI) — One person was killed, and there are reports of multiple injuries, in a shooting Monday night at Michigan State University, according to campus police as students were told to “secure in place immediately.”
Police said they were searching for a single active shooter, described as a short man wearing a mask, after shots were fired near Berkey Hall at 8:18 p.m. EST on the East Lansing campus. Police reported another shooting about an hour later at the IM East gym.
MSU spokeswoman Emily Guerrant confirmed one person was killed near Berkey Hall, which houses the College of Social Science, according to MSU’s website.
Nearby Sparrow Hospital confirms five victims are being treated, according to hospital spokesperson John Foren.
“MSU Police report shots fired incident occurring on or near the East Lansing campus. Secure-in-Place immediately. Run, Hide, Fight,” the college’s website said.
“Run means evacuate away from danger if you can do so safely, Hide means to secure-in-place and Fight means protect yourself if no other option,” students were told.
“Suspect is still at large and believed to be on foot,” MSU warned. “All persons on campus and in neighboring community should immediately shelter in place and secure the room they are in.”
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
Campus Police are already warning students to stay away from campus on Tuesday and Wednesday, saying “all campus activities are canceled for 48 hours, including athletics, classes and all campus-related activities,” Michigan State University campus police warned in a tweet. “Please DO NOT come to campus tomorrow.”
This is a developing story.