EAST LANSING, Mich. — Four students remain in critical condition and one has been upgraded to stable condition following Monday’s mass shooting at Michigan State University.
Officials provided an update Thursday morning on the investigation of the shooting that killed three students.
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During the press conference, officials confirmed the age of the victims in the shooting.
Monday night, Anthony McRae opened fire in Berkey Hall and the MSU Student Union, killing 19-year-old Arielle Anderson, 20-year-old Brian Fraser and 20-year-old Alexandria Verner.
That night, 19 law enforcement agencies and 6 fire departments responded to campus.
Officers with the Lansing Police Department were called to Lansing Lake, 3.8 miles northwest of campus, just 17 minutes after the surveillance images of the suspect were released online and found the shooter.
We’re told officers ordered McRae to show his hands. Instead, police say he pulled out a gun and shot himself without speaking a word to officers. CPR was administered at the scene, but McRae was pronounced dead.
Officials say McRae had two 9MM handguns on him at the time, with additional magazines and ammo found in his backpack. Two empty magazines were found on McRae.
According to police, McRae purchased the guns legally, but they were not registered.
Officials say McRae had bus tickets and two notes in his wallet. Police say one of the notes indicated where he was going and one was a possible motive, though police did not elaborate on what that motive might be.
One of the notes stated McRae was the leader of 20 other shooters, but officers determined McRae was the sole shooter.
McRae’s note also mentioned specific businesses that he felt slighted by.
During a search of McRae’s house, investigators found journals and a cell phone. They also spoke with McRae’s father, who said his son did not have any friends and spent all of his time in his room.
Lansing police also detailed McRae’s criminal history with them. Lansing police say they did not respond to any welfare checks for McRae and did not receive calls about shots fired at his address.
Since 2005, McRae was investigated for larceny, and traffic violations and was arrested in 2019 for a carrying a concealed weapon violation. That weapon is still in the custody of Lansing police.
University officials say Berkey Hall will remain closed for the remained of the semester.
Classes are suspended through Sunday, but the rest of the university is resuming standard operations.
Those looking for ways to help are asked to donate to the Spartan Strong Fund.
Memorials have been erected at multiple locations on campus, and at campuses across the country.
Mental health professionals from West Michigan suggest checking in with yourself and loved ones as the days go by.
If you are a student or community member in crisis or in need of someone to talk to about this incident, reach out:
Students: 517-355-8270, option 1
Community members: 517-346-8460
