A Michigan college urged people to avoid a building on campus Friday morning after receiving a report of shots fired. Central Michigan University said a suspect was at large and police advised people in the area to take shelter.
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
Two people were shot, emergency dispatchers confirmed to CBS affiliate WNEM-TV.
The university confirmed on Twitter that two people were fatally shot at Campbell Hall, but neither of the victims were students at the school. Police believe the situation started from a domestic situation, the university reports.
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
Officials in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, where the campus is located, described the suspect on Twitter as a black male who was considered armed and dangerous.
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
The College of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences at the school urged people on Twitter to avoid Campbell Hall.
Sherry Knight, associate Vice President with University Communications said the university is urging students to stay where they are and to not leave their dorm rooms/on campus buildings. We have received reports that classes have been cancelled and the campus is on lockdown.— CM Life (@CMLIFE) March 2, 2018
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