A tragic shooting at Michigan State University (MSU) on February 13, 2023, left at least three people dead and several others in life-threatening condition. The incident unfolded on the university’s East Lansing campus, sparking panic and fear among students, faculty, and staff. Authorities responded quickly, securing the campus and initiating a manhunt for the suspect, later identified as 43-year-old Anthony Dwayne McRae. McRae, who had no apparent affiliation with the university, was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound hours later, after a massive law enforcement search.
The shooting occurred in two separate locations on campus: Berkey Hall, a classroom building, and the nearby Union, a student activity center. Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos as students scrambled to find safety, with some even sheltering in place in classrooms and offices. The university issued an emergency alert, advising everyone on campus to “Run, Hide, Fight.”
In the aftermath, MSU President Teresa K. Woodruff expressed her grief over the senseless violence, offering condolences to the victims’ families and the MSU community. Governor Gretchen Whitmer also offered support, calling the event “an unimaginable tragedy.”
The shooting sparked renewed conversations about gun violence and safety on college campuses. It also led to an outpouring of solidarity from the broader community, with people across the state and nation expressing their shock and mourning. MSU students and faculty were offered counseling and support services in the wake of the attack.
The loss of life and the trauma inflicted on the MSU community highlighted the
