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On the evening of February 2, a mass shooting occurred on the campus of Michigan State University (MSU).A total of 3 people were killed and 5 people were injured (including 2 Chinese students).
3 dead, 5 injured, what happened
At 20:18 that night, gunshots were heard from the Berkey lecture hall in the north of the MSU campus. Two people were killed on the spot and many others were injured.
Three students who died:Alexandria Verner, Brian Fraser and Arielle Anderson (Image: NBC)
Not long after, another gunshot came from the nearby Union building, killing one person.
The gunman fled the scene immediately.In order to lock the suspect, hundreds of policemen then launched a large-scale manhunt.
At 23:45 that night, that is, more than four hours later, based on clues provided by citizens, the police found the gunman's body about 3 miles (about 4.82 kilometers) northwest of the MSU campus.
According to police, the man was identified as Anthony Dwayne McRae, 43 years old,Non-MSU personnel, whose motive for committing the crime is unknown, died of suicide by detonating a bomb.
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MSU issued a "shelter in place" notice after the gunshots rang out.The panicked students also spent a night of horror.
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Afterwards, Claire Papoulias said in an interview with CNN: "I was in a history class at the time.Suddenly there was a gunshot behind him.He pushed open the back door of the classroom and started shooting at the back seat.Many people were injured.I thought I was going to die. "
"I can't believe this is happening on my college campus," Drew Russ wailed to MSNBC.
Another parent posted a text message from their daughter: "Mom, I heard someone was shot. This is terrible. I can smell the gunpowder."
Status of Injured Chinese Students Abroad
Chinese Consulate in Chicago
According to the spokesperson of the Chinese Consulate General in Chicago in response to a reporter's question,The two Chinese students who were injured in the shooting were out of danger after receiving surgical treatment in the hospital. The hospital is currently evaluating the next treatment plan.
The Consulate General has contacted his family members to express condolences and provide necessary assistance to come to the United States.
The Consulate General also reminded Chinese students studying in MSU to strengthen their own safety precautions, and if necessary, contact the police or seek assistance from the Consulate General as soon as possible.
In recent years, school gun violence in the United States has become increasingly serious.
Last November, three members of the University of Virginia football team were shot and killed on campus. In 11, 3 people were killed in a vicious shooting at Virginia Tech. In 2007, 33 people were killed when gunfire erupted at Umpqua Community College in Oregon.
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Guide to Risk Avoidance for International Students
It's very unfortunate that there are college shootings happening again.
How can we save ourselves when gun violence occurs?The U.S. Department of Homeland Security offers several recommendations:
1. To run away.If there is a feasible escape route, drop belongings and attempt to evacuate the scene.After you are safe, call 911 to call the police and follow the police's instructions.
2. To hide.If you can't escape, then find a secret place to hide.But make sure you don't fall into dead ends.If possible, seal off the entrance to the hideout.
3. To wrestle.This is the last resort.When you are in danger, try to distract and/or incapacitate the shooter by throwing objects at him, yelling, and being as aggressive as possible.
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(Source: Detroit Free Press)
Three students who died:Alexandria Verner, Brian Fraser and Arielle Anderson (Image: NBC)
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