At least two people were shot and killed at Central Michigan University on Friday morning, March 2, according to reports.
A gunman reportedly opened fire inside a dorm building, police told Fox News.
UPDATE: The suspect is a black male and considered armed and dangerous. More information will be shared as it becomes available.
— City of Mt. Pleasant (@MtPleasantMI) March 2, 2018
Mount Pleasant Police told Fox News they’re searching for a black man considered “armed and dangerous.”
“We don’t know where he is,” police added.
They confirmed to the news outlet that two were killed.
“The suspect is a 19-year-old black male who is approx. 5 foot 9 inches tall. He is wearing mustard yellow jeans and a blue hoodie. He may have taken off the blue hoodie. He is considered armed & dangerous. If you see the suspect, do not approach him. Call 911,” according to the City of Mount Pleasant in a tweet.
UPDATE 10:23 a.m.: The suspect is a 19-year-old black male who is approx. 5 foot 9 inches tall. He is wearing mustard yellow jeans and a blue hoodie. He may have taken off the blue hoodie. He is considered armed & dangerous. If you see the suspect, do not approach him. Call 911.
— City of Mt. Pleasant (@MtPleasantMI) March 2, 2018
Local media outlets identified the suspect as James Eric Davis, Jr.
Gov. Rick Snyder said he’s being updated on the situation.
“I am in constant contact with @MichStatePolice as they work w/local law enforcement to determine what has occurred at Central Michigan University. The priority right now is the safety of those still on campus and I thank all first responders involved for their swift action,” he wrote on Twitter.
About 23,000 people attend Central Michigan University.
Please avoid Campbell Hall until we hear more information. We received an emergency alert of shots fired in Campbell Hall.
— CHSBS at CMU (@cmuCHSBS) March 2, 2018
I am in constant contact with @MichStatePolice as they work w/local law enforcement to determine what has occurred at Central Michigan University. The priority right now is the safety of those still on campus and I thank all first responders involved for their swift action.
— Governor Rick Snyder (@onetoughnerd) March 2, 2018
#Breaking: New video @CMUniversity of hunt for double shooting suspect.#Local4 pic.twitter.com/d904tuK74d
— Shawn Ley (@ShawnLeyLive) March 2, 2018
#Breaking: @CMUniversity ROBO CALL to students alerting them to campus shooting: pic.twitter.com/CwNsl6vI3u
— Shawn Ley (@ShawnLeyLive) March 2, 2018
UPDATE 10:23 a.m.: The suspect is a 19-year-old black male who is approx. 5 foot 9 inches tall. He is wearing mustard yellow jeans and a blue hoodie. He may have taken off the blue hoodie. He is considered armed & dangerous. If you see the suspect, do not approach him. Call 911.
— City of Mt. Pleasant (@MtPleasantMI) March 2, 2018
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