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Michigan State University shooting: Suspect found dead with self-inflicted gunshot wound after rampage that killed 3

At least 3 people have died in a horrific shooting at Michigan State University on February 13

Update: As reported earlier, the suspect in Michigan State University shooting is a Black male of small stature. However, police have now stated that he has been found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound and that his death can be confirmed. According to reports, officers unsuccessfully tried to revive him. Two pistols and several ammunition magazines were found in suspected shooter's backpack.

EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN: At least 3 people died and five were hospitalized in a horrific shooting at Michigan State University around 8.30 pm Monday, February 13. Police have now released the picture of the suspect, who appears to be a short black man wearing a mask, red shoes, a denim jacket and a navy blue baseball cap with lighter brim.

Meanwhile, users on Reddit are discussing the information disseminated by the police feed. However, Chris Rozman, interim deputy chief of the university police, told Reuters that shots were fired at two locations, from the academic building called Berkey Hall and the Michigan State University Union building.

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What is the statement from MSU Police and Public Safety? 

The police tweeted, "MSU ALERT: There have been shots fired near Berkey Hall on the East Lansing campus. Please secure-in-place immediately. Police are active on the scene. More information to follow." Further, it added, " UPDATE: The suspect is believed to be on foot right now. Community members on and off campus should continue to shelter in place. Police are continuing to respond. It also claimed, "There is another reported shooting at IM East. Police are responding. There are multiple reported injuries. Media staging area is currently being determined." "UPDATE: IM East is being secured. It appears there is only one suspect at this time," said the police.

It further added, "UPDATE: The suspect description is a short male with a mask, possibly Black. Please continue to shelter in place. We are still receiving multiple calls of an active shooter on campus." "Victims are currently being transported to Sparrow Hospital. Brody Hall, Snyder/Phillips Hall, Mason Hall, Abbot Hall, Landon Hall, the MSU Union, and Berkey Hall have all been cleared/secured.," added the police. "A news briefing will take place at 11.pm at the Henry Center for Executive Development. The address is 3535 Forest Rd, Lansing, MI 48910," tweeted the authorities. "All campus activities are canceled for 48 hours, including athletics, classes, and all campus-related activities. Please DO NOT come to campus tomorrow," informed the police. They have also shared the suspect's picture, stating, " 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." 

'This Scanner Feeder is intense' 

One of the users in the reddit discussion claimed, "This scanner feed is intense. People calling in that they're hearing shots and seeing a guy walking around with an AR." Another noted, "Some of them could be false calls. I've heard a couple times now dispatcher said someone reported shots fired, but an officer in the area heard nothing." In the Uvalde school shooting incident that happened on May 24, 2022, the cops were slammed for their slow response to the incident which saw 22 students death, but in the case of the Michigan State University shootings, the police are being lauded for their quick response as on Reddit user said,"From what im hearing on the scanner these are all the cops that didn't go the ''Uvalde school of school shootings. They seem very aggressive in clearing the campus." Another claimed, "Heard on the scanner one guy called in that his son was in the basement and you could hear shots and screams. F**g horrific." "Michigander here. The police scanner live feed is absolutely insane. 212,931 people listening in. Stay safe everyone," said a user.  Another comment read, "Listening to scanner, they keep getting reports of a man in a black hoodie with a long gun running. Extremely scary he’s still at large and could kill more. Edit: just heard there is a second male in a white shirt with an AR walking a hallway somewhere, could be someone trying to take down the active shooter or protect his hallway, stupid if so but if not that means two shooters. Or he ditched his hoodie." 

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