Two non-students were killed in a shooting that took place inside a dormitory at Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Mich., campus police tweeted Friday morning.
“CMU police confirm two individuals were fatally shot at Campbell Hall on campus this morning. The deceased are not students and police believe the situation started from a domestic situation. There are no additional injuries; suspect is still at large,” the university said in a statement.
CMU police confirm two individuals were fatally shot at Campbell Hall on campus this morning. The deceased are not students and police believe the situation started from a domestic situation. There are no additional injuries; suspect is still at large: https://t.co/AxvPn3N0s0
— Central Michigan U. (@CMUniversity) March 2, 2018
The school alerted students and faculty of possible shots fired at the Campbell Hall dormitory on campus around 9:30 a.m. Friday. The shooting took place at about 9 a.m.
There has been a report of shots fired at Campbell Hall on campus. Suspect is still at large, police advise all to take shelter. If you see something suspicious, call 911.
— Central Michigan U. (@CMUniversity) March 2, 2018
Mount Pleasant Police, as well as federal and state law enforcement, were still on the ground looking for the suspect two hours after the shooting.
#Breaking: New video @CMUniversity of hunt for double shooting suspect.#Local4 pic.twitter.com/d904tuK74d
— Shawn Ley (@ShawnLeyLive) March 2, 2018
Near the @CMUniversity shooting scene right now: pic.twitter.com/WoMF5RDSGS
— Shawn Ley (@ShawnLeyLive) March 2, 2018
The shooter is believed to be a 19-year-old black man wearing mustard yellow jeans and a blue hoodie. Fox News named James Eric Davis, Jr. as the suspect.
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
Another report said the suspect was released from a nearby hospital around 8 a.m. Friday, then went to the school to carry out the attack.
Gov. Rick Snyder, R-Mich., said he is aware of the ongoing manhunt.
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
