Mt. Pleasant, Michigan – At just before 9:00 CST rescue crews and police responded to 212 W Broomfield Street, Fourth Floor, Campbell Hall on the Central Michigan University campus for reports of a possible homicide.
Witnesses reported hearing five shots. 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, according to a statement released by the school.
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.
All public schools in the county are on lockdown as police search fro the suspect.
Breaking Report
Officials with Central Michigan University, along with Mt. Pleasant Police have alerted students, staff and surrounding residents that a suspect has fired shots on the campus.
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
⚠️Everyone please stay inside and lock your doors. Do not leave the building you are in or walk around campus ⚠️
— CMU SGA (@CMUSGA) March 2, 2018
There has been a report of shots fired at Campbell Hall on campus. Suspect is still at large, police advise all to take shelter. If you see something suspicious, call 911.
— Central Michigan U. (@CMUniversity) March 2, 2018
URGENT INFORMATION: There has been a report of a shooting on the campus of Central Michigan University. MPPD is assisting @cmupd with the situation. The shooter has not yet been apprehended. Please remain aware of your surroundings and call 911 to report suspicious activity
— City of Mt. Pleasant (@MtPleasantMI) March 2, 2018
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
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