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3 students and a suspect are dead after Michigan State University shooting

Dr. Denny Martin, the acting chief medical officer at Sparrow Hospital, got emotional while addressing the media on Tuesday following a shooting at Michigan State University. Behind him is Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Dr. Denny Martin, the acting chief medical officer at Sparrow Hospital, got emotional while addressing the media on Tuesday following a shooting at Michigan State University. Behind him is Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Multiple injuries have been reported in a shooting on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, police said.

MSU police said shots were fired near the campus's Berkey Hall, which is home to the College of Social Science, and there was another reported shooting at the IM East Fitness Center.

Police said there is only one suspect. They also said the suspect was on foot and urged campus members to shelter in place.

Scanner traffic reported shots fired at Berkey, Hubbard, East McDonel and Phillips Halls, the Union and IM East, according to campus newspaperThe State News.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
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