SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES
For individuals impacted by the Emergency Notification at the Michigan State University East Lansing Campus please refer to https://msu.edu/emergency/resources for additional support.

Second UPDATE: Person Seen with a Weapon
The original assault occurred off-campus, the subject was located by East Lansing Police and is now in custody. Please check the alert.msu.edu website for more details.

Person seen with a Weapon
This is an MSU ALERT from the Michigan State University Police regarding an incident on the East Lansing campus. The Michigan State University Police is reporting a person was seen with a knife at or near West Circle Drive. If nearby, secure-in-place. If you are near that location, call Michigan State University Police to report any unusual or suspicious activity. Monitor local media for more information. Subject is described by witnesses as a tall light skinned native American male, in his 30’s, wearing a grayish colored hoodie, with a black mask, black pants and beige coat. Last seen in the area of Grand River and Ramp 6. Sent at 12:57:19 on 03-22-2023.

MSU Alert
This is an MSU ALERT from the Michigan State University Police Department regarding an incident on the East Lansing campus. There is no longer believed to be an imminent threat to campus. The shelter-in-place order is lifted. CATA will resume the 30 routes shortly. There will be an additional bus in service with a drop off point of the reunification center (MSU Pavilion @ 4301 Farm Lane) for parents and others coming to campus. Contact Michigan State University Police to report any unusual or suspicious activity. Sent at 01:06:55 on 02-14-2023.

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.

Additional Updates:

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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.