Two people were killed in a Central Michigan University shooting, WILX reports.
Mount Pleasant police are on the hunt for James Eric Davis, Jr., who opened fired in a campus hall on Friday morning, in what is described as a “family-type domestic issue," per FOX News. The victims were Davis' parents, according to the Detroit Free Press. Davis, 19, is a black sophomore student at the college.
University police have also confirmed Davis was admitted to the hospital Thursday night, for a possible drug overdose. He was released Friday morning.
The school is currently under lockdown.
"It was really scary. I just kept thinking things like that don't happen here," CMU Junior Alyssa Jawor told WILX in regards to the automatic call students received after the shooting occurred.
#Breaking: @CMUniversity ROBO CALL to students alerting them to campus shooting: pic.twitter.com/CwNsl6vI3u— Shawn Ley (@ShawnLeyLive) March 2, 2018
The City of Mt. Pleasant and CMU have posted live updates on their respective Twitter accounts.
The suspect in this morning's shooting at @CMUniversity is still at large. Please remember, if you see the suspect, do not approach him. He is considered armed and dangerous. Call 911 immediately. https://t.co/uFyrYGNJGT— City of Mt. Pleasant (@MtPleasantMI) March 2, 2018
The person of interest is James Eric Davis, Jr. He is a black male, approximately 19 years of age, 5'10" & 135 lbs. He was last see wearing mustard yellow jeans and a blue hoodie. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous. Do not approach the suspect. Call 911 immediately. pic.twitter.com/dCChxe1Tfr— City of Mt. Pleasant (@MtPleasantMI) March 2, 2018
Update from @CMUniversity https://t.co/YcQLlk7SsK— City of Mt. Pleasant (@MtPleasantMI) March 2, 2018
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
UPDATE 10:18 a.m.: The suspect is a black male wearing mustard yellow jeans and a blue hoodie. He is considered armed and dangerous.— 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
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
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
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder confirmed he was in "constant contact" with Michigan State Police.
I am in constant contact with @MichStatePolice as they work w/local law enforcement to determine what has occurred at Central Michigan University. The priority right now is the safety of those still on campus and I thank all first responders involved for their swift action.— Governor Rick Snyder (@onetoughnerd) March 2, 2018
U.S. Senator Gary Peters noted he was "deeply saddened" by the events.
Deeply saddened to see another tragic incident of gun violence, this time in Michigan. I am heartbroken for the victims and praying for the safety of Mount Pleasant and @CMUniversity community as first responders work to apprehend the shooter.— Senator Gary Peters (@SenGaryPeters) March 2, 2018
We'll make further updates as they arise.
