A horrific shooting unfolded at Michigan State University on Monday night, leaving three people dead and five others critically injured. The gunman, identified as a 43-year-old man with no known affiliation to the university, later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Chaos on Campus
Students and faculty were sent into lockdown as the gunman roamed the campus, firing indiscriminately. Police responded swiftly, urging people to shelter in place while they searched for the suspect. The violence erupted near Berkey Hall, an academic building, before moving to the nearby MSU Union.
Victims and Aftermath
Authorities confirmed that three victims died at the scene, while five others were rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The identities of the deceased have not yet been released, pending notification of families.
Michigan State University President Teresa K. Woodruff described the incident as "a tragedy that will leave deep scars on our community." Classes have been cancelled for the next 48 hours, and counselling services have been made available to students and staff.
Suspect Found Dead
After an hours-long manhunt, police located the suspect off-campus. He was pronounced dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Investigators are still working to determine a motive for the attack.
This marks the latest in a string of mass shootings across the US, reigniting debates about gun control and campus safety measures.
