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MSU Police Release Timeline of Feb. 13 Shooting, Note from Shooter

EAST LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – The Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety shared several updates on Friday, including notes written by the suspect regarding the February 13 shooting on campus.

The note can be viewed here.

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In addition, the department’s preliminary investigation findings laid out a timeline for Anthony McRae from the moment shots were reported on campus.

  • 8:18 p.m. – First shots fired call at Berkey Hall received by Ingham County 911
  • 8:20 p.m. – Officers entered Berkey Hall
  • 8:24 p.m. – McRae entered the Union
  • 8:26 p.m. – First report of shooting at the Union
  • 8:26 p.m. – McRae exited the Union and left campus
  • 8:27 p.m. – Officers arrived at the Union
  • 8:30 p.m. – First emergency alert notification sent
  • 8:31 p.m. – Second emergency alert notification sent
  • 11:18 p.m. – Photo of suspect shared on MSU DPPS social media
  • 11:35 p.m. – Ingham County 911 receives call of person matching the description walking on Lake Lansing Rd near High St in the City of Lansing
  • 11:49 p.m. – Officers approach McRae and he shoots himself

Of the five students wounded and hospitalized, three have been released.

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