EAST LANSING, Mich. — Emotions are high on the campus of Michigan State University, as the Spartan community remembers those lost two years ago during the mass shooting.
A gunman opened fire killing three students and seriously injuring five others. The three victims who died were 19-year-old Arielle Anderson, 20-year-old Brian Fraser and 20-year-old Alexandria Verner.
Callers first reported shots fired at 8:18 p.m. inside Berkey Hall and in The Union shortly after. MSU campus went into a shelter-in-place and a search for the gunman began.
Police located the shooter shortly before midnight and at 12:28 a.m. authorities said the shooter took his own life.
The university has canceled classes today but all buildings remain open for special events to honor those lost and help the Spartan community continue to heal.
The university is holding a number of events on the anniversary including a 'Caring Through Service'.
The event is from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. at Breslin Center Hall of History where people will learn to put together aid kits and learn advocacy strategies.
Students and visitors can also head to three outdoor areas across campus where tented and heated spaces will be staffed with volunteers from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Outdoor locations include The Rock at Farm Lane and Auditorium Road, the Grand River Ramp at West Circle Drive and East Circle Drive and the Spartan Statue near Beal Street and Chestnut Road.
The Breslin Center's Hall of History is also open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. as well as the MSU Alumni Chapel from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Around 8 p.m., people will gather at Beaumont Tower for a moment of silence followed by a ringing of the tower's bells.
The tower, Berkey Hall and MSU Student Union will also be lit green from 6 p.m. February 13 to 6 a.m. February 14.
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