3 Dead, 5 Critically Wounded At MSU
Michigan State University, Lansing Mi: MSU Police & Public Safety were dispatched on Monday evening around 8:18PM on reports of shots being fired at Berkey Hall at 506 E Circle Dr. 911 Dispatch reported multiple victims. Multiple agencies from surrounding communities responded.
Suspect Dead From Self Inflicted Gunshot Wound
Throughout the evening 911 operators were taking reports of multiple instances of shots being fired on campus. Students were ordered to shelter in place as the search for the suspect was taking place.
EMS Units from multiple agencies conveyed the shooting victims to local hospitals. MSU Police & Public Safety reported 3 confirmed fatalities and 5 with critical wounds.
The suspect was described as a Black male, shorter in stature, red shoes, jean jacket, wearing a baseball cap that is navy with a lighter brim.
The suspect was located off campus after a citizen reported seeing a person matching the description of the suspect. MSU Police provided the public with 2 photos of the suspect earlier.
UPDATE via MSU Public Safety: The person who committed these homicides is 43-year-old Anthony Dwayne McRae. He died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
via MSU Public Safety:
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety (MSU DPPS) is saddened to share information regarding the tragedy that occurred on campus Monday evening. We cannot begin to fathom the immeasurable amount of pain that our campus community is feeling. We want to ensure our community that our department as well as our law enforcement partners will conduct a comprehensive and thorough investigation regarding this tragic incident. Five victims remain in the hospital in critical condition. Two of the deceased victims have been identified as the following:
Brian Fraser, Sophomore, Grosse Pointe
Alexandria Verner, Junior, Clawson
MSU has released the name of the 3rd victim
Arielle Anderson, Junior, Grosse Pointe
UPDATE: There have been reports of a note found on the suspect at the time of locating him. We can confirm that there was in fact a note and it is currently being investigated by law enforcement.
According to dispatch audio the suspect was located by the Michigan State Police on foot in the area of Lake Lansing Rd & N Larch St. As troopers attempted contact with the suspect, the suspect shot himself in the head. Officers/Troopers on scene immediately started CPR until EMS units arrived. The suspect was later pronounced dead on the scene.
2 handguns and several magazines of ammo were recovered from the suspect and the suspect’s backpack.
All five victims at Sparrow Hospital are in critical condition. The suspect is a 43-year-old male and is not affiliated in any way with MSU.
EDITED DISPATCH AUDIO-30:37 Minutes
Anthony Dwayne McRae’s 2019 Arrest
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