MSU Police Confirm Buildings at Center of Monday Evening’s Shootings Were Unlocked and Open to the Public During Business Hours

Michigan State University Police have confirmed that the two buildings at the center of Monday evening’s shootings were both unlocked and open to the public during business hours.

Interim Deputy Chief Chris Rozman said Berkey Hall, where the first shooting occurred, is an academic building where activities were occurring. He said the building was unlocked and open to the public during business hours.

The MSU Union, where the second shooting unfolded, was similarly unlocked and open to the public, Rozman said. He added that the building was secured overnight and that activities were occurring in the building as part of the university’s academic function.

No further information has been released regarding the shootings, and the investigation is ongoing. The MSU Department of Public Safety is asking anyone with information to contact the department at 517-355-2222.

The MSU community is still reeling from the shootings, and counseling services are available for students, faculty, and staff who need support. The university has also set up a hotline for anyone with questions or concerns about the incident.