MSU community mourns 3 killed by campus shooter

People leave flowers, hug and pray at a makeshift memorial at "The Rock" on the campus of Michigan State University on February 14, 2023 in Lansing, Michigan.

Arielle Anderson, Michigan State University student from of Harper Woods, was one of three victims killed by campus shooter Anthony McRae.

Brian Fraser, Michigan State University student from Grosse Pointe, was one of three victims killed by campus shooter Anthony McRae.

Alex Lucido, a close family friend, touches a portrait of Brian Fraser, a Michigan State University student from Grosse Pointe who was killed by a gunman Monday night on campus at MSU in East Lansing, along with two other Metro Detroiters. Lucido and others attended a vigil at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church in Grosse Pointe for Fraser and three other victims of the mass shooting.

Alex Verner, Michigan State University student from Clawson, was one of three victims killed by campus shooter Anthony McRae.

Michigan State University mascot Sparty visits a make shift memorial around the Spartan Statue for those lost and injured during a shooting on the campus of the Michigan State in E. Lansing, Michigan on February 15, 2023.

People comfort each other at a candlelight vigil for Michigan State shooting victim Alex Verner, former Clawson High School student, at the Clawson HS football field in Clawson, Mich. on Feb. 14, 2023. Three MSU students were shot and killed on Feb. 13, 2023 on campus and five were injured in the shooting.

People take a moment to grieve the loss of Michigan State University students while leaving flowers at a memorial at the Spartan Statue on MSU's campus in East Lansing, Mich. on Feb. 14, 2023. Five others were seriously injured and hospitalized. The gunman shot and killed himself.

East Lansing police officer Ryan Kuhn bows his head as Pastor Steven Conway of the Troy Seventh-Day Adventist Church prays for him, other first responders, emergency personnel and the community during a vigil in East Lansing for the victims of the Michigan State University campus shooting the night before.

People embrace near The Spartan Statue where flowers have been brought as a memorial to the three MSU students who died and five who were critically injured in a campus shooting in East Lansing, Mich. on Feb. 14, 2023.

Students gather where flowers are being left at the Spartan Statue on the grounds of Michigan State University, in East Lansing, Mich., Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. A gunman killed several people and wounded others at Michigan State University. Police said early Tuesday that the shooter eventually killed himself.

Michigan State students grieve the loss of three of their classmates at a makeshift memorial at the Spartan statue on the campus in East Lansing after a 43-year-old gunman took their lives in a shooting spree that also injured five others the night before.

Flowers are displayed at The Rock on the grounds of Michigan State University, in East Lansing, Mich., Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. A gunman killed several people and wounded others at Michigan State University. Police said early Tuesday that the shooter eventually killed himself.

People leave flowers, mourn and pray at a makeshift memorial at the Spartan statue on the campus Michigan State University on February 14, 2023 in East Lansing, Michigan. A gunman opened fire at two locations on the campus last night killing three students and injuring several others.

Ava Van Vleck and Morgan Wright comfort each other where flowers are being left at the Spartan Statue on the grounds of Michigan State University, in East Lansing, Mich., Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. A gunman killed several people and wounded others at the school. Police said early Tuesday that the shooter eventually killed himself.

A student cries where flowers are being left at the Spartan Statue on the grounds of Michigan State University, in East Lansing, Mich., Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. A gunman killed several people and wounded others at Michigan State University. Police said early Tuesday that the shooter eventually killed himself.

People comfort each other at a candlelight vigil for Michigan State shooting victim Alex Verner, former Clawson High School student, at the Clawson HS football field in Clawson, Mich. on Feb. 14, 2023. Three MSU students were shot and killed on Feb. 13, 2023 on campus and five were injured in the shooting.

Abbey Apple, left, and sister Sophie Apple, both of Washington Township, hug friend Ella Huff, right, of Grand Rapids, after placing flowers at "the rock" at the Michigan State University campus Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 14, 2023, as students and loved ones leave mementos for the eight students who were shot, three fatally by a gunman who took his own life Monday night.

A make-shift Spartan Strong banner is displayed on the front door of the Theta Chi Fraternity in East Lansing, Tuesday afternoon, February 14, 2023, after eight students were shot, three fatally, on the Michigan State University campus by a lone gunman who then died by suicide, Monday night.

University Seventh-Day Adventist Church Campus Ministry Director Israel Ramos delivers final remarks at a vigil service for the MSU community following a campus shooting the night before, which claimed the lives of three students and the shooter by suicide.

Students hug on the Michigan State University campus in East Lansing, Mich., Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. A gunman killed several people and wounded others at Michigan State University. Police said early Tuesday that the shooter eventually killed himself.

A police vehicle blocks a road as students walk on the Michigan State University campus in East Lansing, Mich., Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. A gunman killed several people and wounded others at Michigan State University. Police said early Tuesday that the shooter eventually killed himself.

University Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor Jermaine Gayle, and chaplain of the East Lansing Police Department addresses attendees at a vigil for the victims of Monday night's Michigan State University campus shooting which claimed the lives of three students.

People who did not wish to be identified bring flowers to The Spartan Statue as a memorial to the shooting victims on the Michigan State University campus in East Lansing, Mich. on Feb. 14, 2023. Three MSU students were shot and killed and five others were injured before the shooter killed himself.

From left, Senior Mary Thomas, 22, of Whitehall, junior Molly Matun, 21, of Hudson, Ohio and junior Jenna Frommer, 20, of West Bloomfield bring flowers to The Spartan Statue where a memorial has taken shape after the shooting on the Michigan State University campus in East Lansing, Mich. on Feb. 14, 2023. Three MSU students were shot and killed on Feb. 13, 2023 on campus and five were injured in the shooting.

Doug Apple, left, hugs his MSU daughter, Abbey Apple, both of Washington Twp., as they pay respects at 'the rock,' Tuesday afternoon, February 14, 2023, as students and loved one's place flowers and other mementos at 'the rock' along Farm Ln. near the Red Cedar River, Tuesday, February 14, 2023, after eight students were shot, three fatally, on the Michigan State University campus by a lone gunman who then died by suicide, Monday night.

(L-R): Friend Ella Huff, of Grand Rapids, joins fellow MSU students Sophie Apple and her sister, Abbey Apple, both of Washington Twp., as they place flowers at 'the rock,' Tuesday morning, February 14, 2023.

Exterior scene of the residence of Anthony McRae, in Lansing, Mich., Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. McRae, the 43-year-old suspected gunman killed himself hours after fatally shooting three students at Michigan State University in East Lansing on Monday night.

Exterior scene of the residence of Anthony McRae, in Lansing, Mich., Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. McRae, the 43-year-old suspected gunman killed himself hours after fatally shooting three students at Michigan State University in East Lansing on Monday night.

People embrace and comfort one another at a makeshift memorial at the Spartan statue on the campus of Michigan State University on February 14, 2023 in East Lansing, Michigan. A gunman opened fire at two locations on the campus last night killing three students and injuring several others.

Two young women cry at a makeshift memorial at the Spartan statue on the campus Michigan State University on February 14, 2023 in East Lansing, Michigan. A gunman opened fire at two locations on the campus last night killing three students and injuring several others.

Flowers are placed at the Spartan Statue on the grounds of Michigan State University, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. Police say the gunman who killed himself hours after fatally shooting three students at Michigan State University was 43-year-old Anthony McRae. Police also say five people who are in critical condition Tuesday are also students.

People leave flowers, mourn and pray at a makeshift memorial at the Spartan statue on the campus Michigan State University on February 14, 2023 in East Lansing, Michigan. A gunman opened fire at two locations on the campus last night killing three students and injuring several others.

MSU grad student Emily Chute, of Jackson, places flowers at 'the rock,' Tuesday morning, Feb. 14, 2023, after eight students were shot, three fatally, on the Michigan State University campus by a lone gunman who then died by suicide, Monday night.

Two young women bring flowers to the memorial at the Sparty statute on MSU's campus.

A sign posted on the Sparty statute on MSU's campus reads, "We are stronger than this act of hatred..."

Elizabeth Renne, 19, an MSU sophomore computer engineer major, brings flowers to the memorial at the Sparty statute on campus, Tuesday.

MSU students Sophie Apple, left, of Washington Twp., and friend Ella Huff, of Grand Rapids, try to light a candle in front of 'the rock,' Tuesday afternoon, February 14, 2023, as students and loved one's place flowers and other mementos at 'the rock' along Farm Ln. near the Red Cedar River, Tuesday, February 14, 2023, after eight students were shot, three fatally, on the Michigan State University campus by a lone gunman who then died by suicide, Monday night.

MSU student Devin Crawford, of Muskegon, places a stuffed animal, MSU cup and flowers at 'the rock,' as students and loved one's pay their respects to the MSU shooting victims as they gather at 'the rock,' Tuesday morning, February 14, 2023, after eight students were shot, three fatally, on the Michigan State University campus by a lone gunman who then died by suicide, Monday night.

Students and loved one's pay their respects to the MSU shooting victims as they gather at 'the rock,' Tuesday morning, February 14, 2023, after eight students were shot, three fatally, on the Michigan State University campus by a lone gunman who then died by suicide, Monday night.

Liz Nagle, 22, a senior marketing major, hugs her friend, freshman Mitchell Mills,19, a construction engineering major, in front of a memorial for shooting victims at the Sparty statue on Michigan State's campus.

Students and loved one's pay their respects to the MSU shooting victims as they gather at 'the rock,' Tuesday morning, February 14, 2023, after eight students were shot, three fatally, on the Michigan State University campus by a lone gunman who then died by suicide, Monday night.

Grosse Pointe Public Schools GPPSS Superintendent Jon Dean addresses the media about two former Grosse Pointe students who were killed in a mass shooting at Michigan State University, where they were college students.

Students embrace on the campus of Michigan State University Monday night after a shelter in place order was lifted. Three people are dead and five others in critical condition at the hands of 43-year-old shooter Anthony McRae , who killed himself.

Michigan State University students react during an active shooter situation on campus on February 13, 2023 in Lansing, Michigan.

Michigan State University students react during an active shooter situation on campus on February 13, 2023 in Lansing, Michigan.

This is a photo released by the Michigan State University police department of a subject wanted after a shooting on the campus of Michigan State University, February 13, 2023. Photo courtesy MSU police.

Anthony McRae

Michigan State University Interim President Teresa K. Woodruff addresses the media, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. A gunman killed several people and wounded others at Michigan State University. The shooting set off an hourslong manhunt as frightened students hid in classrooms and cars. Police said early Tuesday that the shooter eventually killed himself.

Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., addresses the media, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. A gunman killed several people and wounded others at Michigan State University. The shooting set off an hours-long manhunt as frightened students hid in classrooms and cars. Police said early Tuesday that the shooter eventually killed himself.

Students gather on the campus of Michigan State University after a shelter in place order was lifted early Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich.

E.W. Sparrow Hospital Dr. Denny Martin address the media, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. A gunman killed several people and wounded others at Michigan State University. The shooting set off an hours-long manhunt as frightened students hid in classrooms and cars. Police said early Tuesday that the shooter eventually killed himself.

Lansing interim Police Deputy Chief Chris Rozman holds a news conference following an active shooter situation on the campus of Michigan State University on February 13, 2023 in Lansing.

Students get directions from police on the campus of Michigan State University after a shelter in place order was lifted early Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich.

Michigan State University student Ryan Kunkel describes how he and others remained quiet and sheltered during a shooting on campus, Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich.

Students gather on the campus of Michigan State University after a shelter in place order was lifted early Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich.

Armed police officers with weapons drawn can be seen rushing into Phillips Hall on the campus of Michigan State University, February 13, 2023.

Michigan State University students are led to a safe area during an active shooter situation on campus on February 13, 2023 in Lansing, Michigan. Five people were shot and the gunman still at large following the attack, according to published reports. The reports say some of the victims have life-threatening injuries.

Michigan State University students hug during an active shooter situation on campus on February 13, 2023 in Lansing, Michigan. Five people were shot and the gunman still at large following the attack, according to published reports. The reports say some of the victims have life-threatening injuries.

Berkey Hall is surrounded with crime scene tape after a lone gunman killed three people and wounded several others on the campus of the Michigan State University, February 14, 2023.

Marlon Lynch, chief of police for the Michigan State University Police Department is joined by other officials as he speaks during a press conference, February 14, 2023. A lone gunman who killed three people and wounded several others on campus was founded dead late Monday night from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.

A stretcher is unloaded from an ambulance outside the Michigan State University Union following shootings on campus on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich.

A police officer, with his gun drawn, is seen through the window at an entrance at the Michigan State University Union following shootings on campus on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich.

Michigan State University Interim Deputy Police Chief Chris Rozman, center, joins law enforcement officials while addressing the media, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. Police said a man suspected of killing several people and wounding others at the university on Monday night has died. Police said the man apparently shot himself off campus.

Police investigate the scene of a shooting at Berkey Hall on the campus of Michigan State University, late Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich.

This is a photo released by the Michigan State University police department of a subject wanted after a shooting on the campus of Michigan State University, February 13, 2023.

First responders are on the scene at Michigan State University following shootings on campus in East Lansing, Mich., Monday, Feb. 13, 2023.

Interim MSU deputy police chief Chris Rozman gives a briefing after a shooting on the campus of Michigan State University, February 13, 2023.

First responders stage outside Berkey Hall on the campus of Michigan State University, late Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich.

Police and emergency vehicles are on the scene of an active shooter situation on the campus of Michigan State University on February 13, 2023 in Lansing, Michigan. Five people were shot and the gunman still at large following the attack, according to published reports. The reports say some of the victims have life-threatening injuries.

Students shelter across the street from Owen Hall after an on-campus shooting at Michigan State University, February 13, 2023.

Police investigate the scene of a shooting at Berkey Hall on the campus of Michigan State University, late Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich.

Berkey Hall is surrounded with crime scene tape after a lone gunman killed three people and wounded several others on the campus of the Michigan State University, February 14, 2023.

Several police agencies can be seen outside Phillips Hall on the campus of Michigan State, February 13, 2023, after an active shooter situation called for students to shelter in place.

Multiple ambulances can be seen near the Student Services building after a shelter in place order was given to students on the campus of Michigan State University, February 13, 2023.

A campus police vehicle can be seen near Phillips Hall after a shelter in place order was given to students on the campus of Michigan State University, February 13, 2023.

Several police agencies can be seen outside Phillips Hall on the campus of Michigan State, 2/13/23, after an active shooter situation called for students to shelter in place.

Police vehicles can be seen outside of Berkey Hall after a shelter in place order was given to students on the campus of Michigan State University, February 13, 2023.

Michigan State University students hug during an active shooter situation on campus on February 13, 2023 in Lansing, Michigan. Five people were shot and the gunman still at large following the attack, according to published reports. The reports say some of the victims have life-threatening injuries.