2 shot at Central Michigan University, suspect at large: Police

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Source: abc




By EMILY SHAPIRO

Mar 2, 2018, 10:15 AM ET

PHOTO: Central Michigan Universitys Campbell Hall seen here in this 2015 Google street-view map.
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Two people were shot at Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant this morning, according to Michigan State Police.

The suspect, considered armed and dangerous, is at large, Mount Pleasant officials said.

The shooting was at Campbell Hall, a dorm building, according to the school.

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This story is developing. Please check back for more updates.


Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/US/shots-reportedly-fired-central-michigan-university-campus-suspect/story?id=53463323

[Botany]

1. So how long since the last school/college shooting?

n/t

[demmiblue]

2. The two people have died. More info:

At least two people have been killed in a shooting in a Central Michigan University dorm, troopers with the Michigan State Police post in Mount Pleasant told the Free Press.

The state police did not release any further details on who the victims were or the relationship to the alleged suspect, who remains at large. The campus and most of Mount Pleasant are locked down

Two victims were allegedly shot at a Central Michigan University residence hall in Mt. Pleasant this morning and the gunman remains at large, according to authorities..

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CM Life, the university's student newspaper tweeted that they spoke to an officer on the scene and were told the alleged shooter is still on the premises.

https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2018/03/02/central-michigan-university-shooter/388293002/?hootPostID=63d3075756f6e7494c30985facc1aa65

[riversedge]

5. oh, so horrible.

[safeinOhio]

3. My town....

Thanks for posting as I didn't know it was going on.

[Farmer-Rick]

4. So where was Trump?

I thought he said he would step in and shot these mass murders?

[IronLionZion]

11. He ran inside without a weapon and saved the day like a hero, with his large hands

but you'll never hear that from the liberal media. They are fake news

[riversedge]

6. If youre on the CMU campus please stay inside! Stay safe everyone. This is terrifying to wake up to

This Generation has had to live with possibility of being shot at school!!







Liv @Oliviaps17

If you’re on the CMU campus please stay inside! Stay safe everyone. This is terrifying to wake up to.

Link to tweet

[elmac]

7. live police snanner for the area

https://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/2783/web

[christx30]

10. Listening to the scanner now.

Just heard someone say "We got contact. We need a chopper over here."

[inwiththenew]

8. Update

Taken from their website:

[link:https://www.cmich.edu/news/article/Pages/shots-fired-on-campus-march-2018.aspx|

UPDATE: 10:43 a.m.


Central Michigan University 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.

Campus is on lockdown as the suspect is still at large.

The person of interest is James Eric Davis, Jr. He is a black male, approximately 19 years of age, 5'10" and 135 lbs.

Those planning to come to campus today to pick up students for spring break should stay off campus until further notice. Please go to the Comfort Inn, 2424 S. Mission St. University staff will be on site to support the families.

CMU police are working closely with local and state police.

Continue to monitor this page and CMU's social media channels for updates.

[UrbScotty]

9. CMU is my alma mater.

I lived in this complex (not the same hall, but in a couple nearby halls) for five years.

CMU is such an important part of who I am. The memories I made there were among the ones I cherish most.

My heart is shattered.

[ffr]

12. Emma Gonzalez to CNN

Link to tweet

Link to tweet

[ffr]

13. Is it too soon to talk about gun control?

Link to tweet

[ManiacJoe]

14. Parents shot by son using father's gun.