Three die, five injured in Michigan State University shooting 

At least three people were killed and multiple people were wounded after a gunman opened fire at Michigan State University on Monday night, as law enforcement swarmed the main campus in East Lansing searching for a lone suspect, police said.

On Twitter, university police said there appeared to be only one suspect, described as a “short male with a mask” and still at large.

"We are still receiving multiple calls of an active shooter on campus,” police said.

The police have released photos of the suspect. He is seen wearing a denim jacket, a navy baseball cap and red trainers.

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. pic.twitter.com/9blppnX5U3

— MSU Police and Public Safety (@msupolice) February 14, 2023

At least five victims were at Sparrow Hospital, said hospital spokesperson John Foren, who had no information on their conditions.

Authorities ordered students and staff to shelter in place after a report of shots fired shortly after 8:30 p.m. around Berkey Hall, an academic building, at the East Lansing campus.

The alert advised students and staff to “Secure-in-Place immediately" and to monitor alert.msu.edu for information.

By 10:15 p.m., police said Berkey, as well as nearby residence halls, were secured.

Separately, police reported a shooting at IM East, a recreational center for students.

Aedan Kelley, a junior who lives a half-mile (less than a kilometer) east of campus, said he locked his doors and covered his windows “just in case.” Sirens were constant, he said, and a helicopter hovered overhead.

"It’s all very frightening," Kelley said. “And then I have all these people texting me wondering if I’m OK, which is overwhelming.”

Authorities announced late Monday that all campus activities would be canceled for 48 hours, including athletics and classes. Via Twitter, people were advised not to come to campus Tuesday.

Michigan State has about 50,000 students. East Lansing is about 90 miles (145 kilometers) northwest of Detroit.

SOURCE: NEWS AGENCIES