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Friday, March 2, 2018

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Update: At least two dead after CMU shooting, suspect still at large

Posted By Alysa Zavala-Offman on Fri, Mar 2, 2018 at 10:39 AM

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Police have confirmed a shooter at Central Michigan University killed at least two people Friday morning, the Detroit Free Press reports.

UPDATE: The suspect is a black male and considered armed and dangerous. More information will be shared as it becomes available.
— City of Mt. Pleasant (@MtPleasantMI) March 2, 2018

The City of Mount Pleasant says the suspect, who is believed to be a black male, is still at large and is considered armed and dangerous. Students are advised to take shelter and to contact police immediately if they see anything suspicious.

The shooter is being described as a 19-year-old black male, approximately 5-foot-9 inches tall, wearing mustard yellow jeans and a blue hoodie.

UPDATE 10:23 a.m.: The suspect is a 19-year-old black male who is approx. 5 foot 9 inches tall. He is wearing mustard yellow jeans and a blue hoodie. He may have taken off the blue hoodie. He is considered armed & dangerous. If you see the suspect, do not approach him. Call 911.
— City of Mt. Pleasant (@MtPleasantMI) March 2, 2018

According to the school's newspaper, police believe the shooter is still on campus.

We just spoke with an officer on scene. As of now, the alleged shooter is still on the premises. https://t.co/wSyCS5rgsL
— CM Life (@CMLIFE) March 2, 2018

The shooting occurred on the fourth floor of Campbell Hall, a co-ed on-campus dormitory.

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