It took more than a year to bring 2-and-a-half-year-old Jessie on board, and the timing was a blessing. She arrived at Ingham County 911 just two months before the mass shooting at Michigan State University.
For the Spartan community, Thursday marked the start of a new journey. As many celebrated with friends and family, they’re also remembering the ones who lost their lives during February's mass shooting. MSU honored their lives with a moment of silence and will present the three victims with posthumous degrees.
Northville Township Police Officer Andrew Domzalski regularly visited the MSU campus with support dog Max who specializes in helping those who experienced trauma.
As seniors at Oxford High School in 2020-21, they were present during a school shooting that killed four of their classmates and injured seven. The trauma of the event led them to believe that it would never happen again.
Michigan State University announced Wednesday that Berkey Hall will remained closed for classes and events for the remainder of the school year and for fall 2023, and the MSU Union will reopen.
The calls provide insight into the chaos and panic that ensued that evening, as students and faculty members sought to escape the gunfire and seek shelter.
The push for gun reform in Michigan continues Wednesday morning at the state capitol with former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords joining state lawmakers calling on legislators to pass gun reform in the Senate.
Michigan State University is working with mental health experts and law enforcement to help the Spartan community heal from the trauma caused by the deadly mass
Nearly one month after the deadly shooting on Michigan State University campus, the school is still offering resources for students, faculty, staff, parents and families.
Michigan State University students play a big role in the East Lansing community and the surrounding areas. MSU students are employees, customers, volunteers - the list goes on. Their absence has a big impact on local businesses.
Dr. Abood is one of the five neurosurgeons who has been caring for the MSU shooting victims. His involvement began just minutes after the first text alert warning of an active shooter on campus.
“The actions we are outlining today position us on a path to reclaim our sense of safety that was so violently taken away from our community,” said Woodruff.
“I took a bullet to my chest, had a brush with death, and almost didn’t make it if it weren’t for the incredible doctors who saved my life in emergency surgery that night."