USA: At least two dead in Central Michigan University shooting
Mount Pleasant, Mar 2 (IBNS): At least two people have died after a gun man opened fire at Central Michigan University on Friday morning, reports said.
The deceased are not students, university officials have stated.
The gunman is at large and is considered armed and dangerous.
According to Detroit Free Press, the deceased are believed to the shooter's parents.
The incident is said to have stemmed from a domestic dispute which spiraled out of control.
The shooter has been identified as James Eric Davis, Jr., a black male.
He is 19 years of age, 5-feet-10 and weighs around 135 pounds, according to reports by USA Today.
"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: http://cmich.ly/2oKPfEb ," the University Twitter post read.
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
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder tweeted, "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."
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
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