Governor Whitmer Statement on MSU Shooting
Governor pledges support to impacted families and community, lowers flags statewide
LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement on the deadly shooting at Michigan State University.
“Our Spartan community and Michiganders across the state are devastated.
“MSU’s campus is a special place for so many, and it is now the site of another senseless act of gun violence. Parents across Michigan were on pins and needles calling their kids to check in on them and tell them they love them.
“It doesn’t have to be this way.
“Certain places are supposed to be about community, learning, or joy-elementary schools and college campuses, movie theaters and dance halls, grocery stores and workplaces. They should not be the sites of bloodshed.
“This is a uniquely American problem. Too many of us scan rooms for exits when we enter them. We plan who that last text or call would go to. We should not, we cannot, accept living like this.
“I want to thank the first responders for their swift actions on the ground tonight and the medical professionals who are working to save lives.
“Spartans will cry and hold each other a little closer. We will mourn the loss of beautiful souls and pray for those fighting for their lives in the hospital.”
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Peters Statement on Shooting at Michigan State University
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) released the below statement following the shooting at Michigan State University:
“Colleen and I are heartbroken by the horrific shooting at Michigan State University. We’re grieving for those who lost loved ones in this nightmare and are praying for those who were injured. We’re thinking of the students, parents, staff, Spartan community – and all impacted by this tragedy. I’m also thankful to the law enforcement and first responders who rushed to the scene.”
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Senator Stabenow Statement on Shooting at Michigan State University
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) releasedthe followingstatement on the shooting at Michigan State University:
“Once again, gun violence has touched a Michigan community.
“I am grieving for my fellow Spartans today – for the lives lost, the injured, and all of the students, parents, MSU employees, and local residents who will be living with fear for a long time to come. I am grateful too for the first responders who put their own lives on the line to keep people safe.
“Spartans are strong and resilient – I know that the university and community will come together and get through this. I’m so incredibly sad and angry that they have to.”
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Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags After MSU Shooting
LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff immediately on Tuesday, February 14 until further notice to honor and remember the victims of the shooting at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan.
“The whole state of Michigan is wrapping its arms around the Spartan community today,” said Governor Whitmer. “MSU’s campus is a special place for so many that is now the site of a tragic and senseless act of violence. I’m heartbroken for the victims and every student, parent, faculty, and MSU staff member affected by last night’s events. I want to thank law enforcement, first responders, and medical professionals for acting quickly to protect campus and save lives. We must work together to end this gun violence that claims the lives of too many Americans and upends the lives of countless others every day.”
The State of Michigan remembers the victims and stands in solidarity with the Spartan community by lowering flags to half-staff. Michigan residents, businesses, schools, local governments, and other organizations are encouraged to display the flag at half-staff.
To lower flags to half-staff, flags should be hoisted first to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position. The process is reversed before the flag is lowered for the day.
Flags should remain lowered until further notice.
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