MSU Alert
This is an MSU ALERT from the Michigan State University Police Department regarding an incident on the East Lansing campus.
At or near City of East Lansing the Michigan State University Police report; An individual matching the suspect description has been located. There is no longer believed to be an imminent threat to campus. The shelter-in-place order is lifted. Contact Michigan State University Police to report any unusual or suspicious activity. Sent at 00:27:35 on 02-14-2023.

Active Shooter
This is an MSU ALERT from the Michigan State University Police Department regarding an incident on the East Lansing campus.
A person is actively shooting at the East Lansing campus. Follow the Run, Hide and Fight guidelines. Secure in place; turn cell phones to silent; remain quite. Suspect description: short black male, red shoes, jean jacket, ball cap. Contact Michigan State University Police to report any unusual or suspicious activity. Additional information to follow. Sent at 23:33:26 on 02-13-2023.

MSU Police report shots fired incident occurring on or near the East Lansing campus. Secure-in-Place immediately. Run, Hide, Fight. Run means evacuate away from danger if you can do so safely, Hide means to secure-in-place, and Fight means protect yourself if no other option. Monitor alert.msu.edu for information.

Active Shooter 2.0
This is an MSU ALERT from the Michigan State University Police Department regarding an incident on the East Lansing campus.
A person is actively shooting at the East Lansing campus. This is an active and ongoing situation. Follow the Run, Hide and Fight guidelines. Secure in place; turn cell phones to silent; remain quite. Suspect description: short male with mask, possibly black male. Contact Michigan State University Police to report any unusual or suspicious activity. Additional information to follow. Sent at 22:04:28 on 02-13-2023.

MSU Police report shots fired incident occurring on or near the East Lansing campus. Secure-in-Place immediately. Run, Hide, Fight. Run means evacuate away from danger if you can do so safely, Hide means to secure-in-place, and Fight means protect yourself if no other option. Monitor alert.msu.edu for information.

On 2/11/2023 at approximately 12:22 am, an assault was reported to have occurred on the Shaw Lane sidewalk by West McDonel Hall.

Suspect Description: white, mid 20s-mid 30s, approx 6ft, blond/red hair and beard, green dark sage waist-length rain coat.

• If nearby, use caution. Contact MSU DPPS (517-355-2221) to report any unusual or suspicious activity. As always, if you see something that shouldn’t be there or someone’s behavior doesn’t seem quite right – say something. Please dial 911 or contact MSU DPPS at 517-355-2221.

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See Something, Say Something:

If you have information about this incident, or any other crime on campus, please contact MSU DPPS at 517-355-2221, or 911 for emergencies/crimes in progress. If you would like to relay a non-emergency crime tip, you may do so by texting the word MSUPD, along with your message to 274637. Download the SafeMSU app to access additional personal safety resources.

Start of Spring Semester 2022 Test Message
This is a message from the Michigan State University Police Department. At the start of every semester, we test our mass notification system. Please refer to the email you received today from Michigan State University ALERT NOTIFICATION for additional information

MSU Timely Warning: Robbery
Timely Warning for an Robbery occurring on the East Lansing campus reported by Michigan State University Police Date Reported: 12-09-2022
Date Occurred: 12/9/2022
Location: West Circle Drive
Synopsis: At approximately 12:06am on 12/9/2022, the Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety received a report of a carjacking that occurred along West Circle Drive, specifically near the Main Library. A police chase ensued and two individuals were apprehended in the city of Lansing. There is an ongoing investigation regarding this incident.
Suspect Information: Masked men wearing all black
Vehicle Information: Possibly a white sedan and a turquois sedan

MSU Timely Warning: Motor Vehicle Theft
Timely Warning for Motor Vehicle Theft occurring on the East Lansing campus reported by Michigan State University Police Date Reported: 11-09-2022
Date Occurred: 10/30/22-11/7/2022
Location: Brody Hall
Synopsis: There have been 3 thefts of mopeds in the Brody Neighborhood in the last 10 days.
This bulletin serves as a warning and a community reminder to make sure all motor vehicles are secured and in designated parking areas when left unattended. If you see anything suspicious, please call the MSU Police at 355-2221, or 911.
Suspect Information: Unknown at this time
Vehicle Information: 3 Mopeds

Update to MSU Alert: Shooting in Downtown East Lansing
UPDATE: Regarding the report of a shooting off-campus in the City of East Lansing near Grove St and Linden St, the suspects are believed to have left the area. Please continue to avoid the area and use caution. Contact East Lansing Police at 517-351-4220 or 911 to report any suspicious activity. Sent at 04:29:59 on 10-30-2022.