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MSU Student Dies After Shooting In East Lansing

25 East Apartments in East Lansing
Tatianna Hemphill
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WKAR-MSU
25 East Apartments

Police in East Lansing are investigating an off-campus shooting that killed a Michigan State University student from Texas.

East Lansing police said it happened early this morning at the 25 East Apartments on Abbot Road.

Officers answered a shots fired called around 2:44 a.m.

Police said a 22-year-old male was transported to the hospital with a gunshot wound. The victim died at the hospital.

The department said the victim is a MSU student from Texas but would not release any other information.

The department did not release any information about a possible suspect or motive. They have not said if there's been an arrest.

However, East Lansing police said the public is not at risk. 

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