BREAKING: Two Dead in Michigan University Shooting, Suspect at Large
At least two people were shot dead in what appeared to be a domestic dispute at a dormitory at Central Michigan University on Friday and police were hunting for the gunman, according to university officials.
The university, located about 125 miles (200 km) northwest of Detroit, said two victims, who were not students, were fatally shot at Campbell Hall. It identified the suspect as 19-year-old James Eric Davis Jr. The university said there were no injuries.
“Police believe the situation started from a domestic situation,” the university said in a statement on Facebook.”Those planning to come to campus today to pick up students for spring break should stay off campus until further notice.”
State police officials did not immediately respond to calls seeking comment.
Davis was considered”armed and dangerous,” according to the city of Mount Pleasant’s Twitter account. Campus police were investigating the incident along with local and state police, according to university officials.
The United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said on Twitter it was sending special agents to assist.
The incident came about two weeks after 17 students and educators were killed at a Florida high school.
Central Michigan University is a four-year, public institution with more than 23,000 students enrolled, according to the college’s website. {eoa}
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