A gunman opened fire inside a building at Michigan State University (MSU) shortly after 8 pm on Monday, killing three and in injuring five others.

Chris Rozman, interim deputy chief of campus police said that the suspect fled the scene. Later, the police released the first photos of the suspect who is believed to have opened fire inside the two buildings on campus.

In the caption of the tweet that contained the photos, the MSU Police and public safety said, “SUSPECT PHOTOS: The suspect is a Black male, shorter in stature, red shoes, jean jacket, wearing a baseball cap that is navy with a lighter brim.” Initially, the shooting suspect was seen leaving the MSU union building on the north side of the building immediately after the shooting.

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In an update, the police said on Twitter that the suspect was located off campus. “It appears he has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. There is no longer a threat to campus and the shelter-in-place has been lifted,” it informed the students and residents in the area. The identity of the shooter is still under wraps. Rozman also explained the suspect was a 43-year-old man with no affiliation with MSU.

Another video showed a man matching the suspect description of the MSU active shooter walking past a fraternity on campus. The suspect was possibly using the scanner according to traffic.

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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was briefed on the shooting and said police were working to secure the area. “Let’s wrap our arms around the Spartan community tonight,” she wrote on Twitter, referring to the university’s athletic logo.

“We extend our gratitude to our brave first responders who quickly responded to MSU’s campus,” East Lansing Interim City Manager Randy Talifarro said after Monday night’s attack. “Our hearts go out to all of the victims of this horrific act of violence as well as their family and friends.”