A 43-year-old gunman is said to have killed three students and critically injured at least five others at Michigan State University on Monday (February 13) night, according to police.
According to the Washington Post, Anthony Wayne McRae, 43, has been identified as the suspected gunman in Monday's shooting. All of the victims were Michigan State University students, whose names are set to be released on Tuesday (February 14).
The shooting was initially reported to police around 8:00 pm on Monday, prompting a manhunt involving hundreds of law enforcement officials and forcing the university's 50,000 students to shelter in place.
Police said Mcrae targeted two buildings at Michigan State University's East Lansing campus, located about 90 miles from Detroit. He is not affiliated with the university, and the motive behind the shooting remains unclear, according to police.
During a press conference on Tuesday, police said a caller's tip led officials to the gunman. Mcrae died of a self-inflicted gun wound after being confronted by police.
The five students in critical condition are receiving medical attention at Sparrow Hospital. Some have already undergone surgery, hospital spokesman John Foren said Tuesday.
Shelter-in-place orders have been lifted at the university, but the campus will remain closed for 48 hours.
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