Update: 2:20pm
via Fox News MT. PLEASANT, Mich. (WJBK) – Authorities are providing more information about the two people killed in a shooting Friday morning on Central Michigan University’s campus.
The 19-year-old suspect, James Davis Jr., fatally shot both of his parents, Mt. Pleasant police have confirmed. Police are still actively searching for Davis at this time.
Police have not released any details about what led up to the shooting. Earlier, though, police said they were in contact with Davis last night when they took him to the hospital for a drug-related incident.
Police say the victims are Diva Davis, 47, and James Davis Sr., 48.
James Davis Sr. was a part-time police officer in Bellwood, Illinois, according to Bellwood Police Chief Jiminez Allen.
James Davis is described as being 5 feet 10 inches tall, and weighing 135 lbs. He was wearing mustard yellow jeans and a blue hoodie, but police say they found clothes along the railroad tracks nearby so it’s not sure now what Davis could be wearing.
Police say if you see Davis — do not approach him. He is considered armed and dangerous. If you see him, call 911 immediately.
Students received an alert Friday just after 9 a.m. about a report of shots fired on campus. The shots were said to have come from the fourth floor of Campbell Hall, which is a residence hall.
The university has been on lockdown since, but just after 2 p.m. authorities began shuttling students to a nearby hotel. Friday was the last day of classes before spring break, so many students had already left campus or were waiting for a ride home.
CMU has asked parents to stay off campus until further notice. CMU asks you go to the Comfort Inn, 2424 S. Mission St, where students are being shuttled. Staff will be on site to support the families.
Central Michigan is in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, about 155 miles northwest of Detroit. More than 20,000 students are at the Mt. Pleasant campus.
This is a developing story. Stay with FOX 2 for updates.
Two people were shot and killed when a gunman opened fire inside a Michigan university dorm building early Friday morning, police said.
Mount Pleasant Police told Fox News that they are searching for a black man who is considered “armed and dangerous,” after he opened fire at Central Michigan University.
“We don’t know where he is,” police added.
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
Police said the suspect is a 19-year-old man who is approximately 5 foot 9 inches tall. He is wearing yellow-colored jeans, a blue hoodie with a weapon tucked in his belt.
“He is considered armed & dangerous. If you see the suspect, do not approach him. Call 911,” police said.
Local media identified the suspect as James Eric Davis, Jr.
Students and faculty were sent emergency alerts around 9 a.m., Friday that a shot had been fired at Campbell Hall. Local police said two people were shot, their conditions unknown.
#Breaking: @CMUniversity ROBO CALL to students alerting them to campus shooting: pic.twitter.com/CwNsl6vI3u
— Shawn Ley (@ShawnLeyLive) March 2, 2018
The university tweeted that a suspect was “still at large” and that students and faculty on campus should “take shelter.”
A university police official confirmed to Fox New that the department was monitoring the situation but declined to provide details.
#Breaking: New video @CMUniversity of hunt for double shooting suspect.#Local4 pic.twitter.com/d904tuK74d
— Shawn Ley (@ShawnLeyLive) March 2, 2018
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder said he has been in contact with local police 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,” he continued in…