We're learning new information this morning about the mass shooting at Michigan State University.

The three people who died and five others who were wounded are all Michigan State University students.

 

Seven of the victims were shot at Berkey Hall, and one person was killed at the MSU Union.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer spoke during an emotional news conference in East Lansing this (Tues) morning:

 

"We mourn the loss of beautiful souls today, and pray for those who continue to fight for their lives. Every Spartan, student, staff member and parent should know that Michiganders and Americans everywhere are thinking of you today." Whitmer said.  "President Biden and I spoke last night, he pledged his support and the thoughts of an entire nation to work together to do what's necessary to help the MSU community heal."  

 

Interim President at MSU Teresa Woodruff offered her gratitude to the essential personnel who are on campus today to help support the students in the aftermath of the tragedy. 

 

"I thank directly our students, faculty and staff who complied to shelter in place for hours at end without knowing what was happening, we thank you for your courage to maintain that shelter to allow law enforcement to take actions they did." Woodruff said. 

The shootings were first reported around 8:15pm at Berkey Hall where two people were killed. Then the suspect moved to Union Hall and killed a third person.

 

Classes are canceled until Monday.

The suspect has been identified as 43-year-old Anthony McRae. 

 

Deputy Chief of Campus Police Chris Rozman said McRae shot himself miles from campus while being confronted by officers. Rozman says investigators still "have absolutely no idea" what McRae's motive was -- he did not have any known connection to the university.