Family of MSU shooting victim Alexandria Verner files intent to sue university
The family of Alexandria Verner, one of the three students killed in the Feb. 13 mass shooting at Michigan State University, has filed an intent to sue the university.
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The family of Alexandria Verner, one of the three students killed in the Feb. 13 mass shooting at Michigan State University, has filed an intent to sue the university.
A year ago Sunday, a white supremacist shot and killed 10 people, all of them Black, in a domestic terrorist attack.
The gunman from Saturday's shooting was identified by police as Mauricio Garcia, 33. A source said he was a security guard with no prior serious criminal record.
Francisco Oropesa is accused of killing five neighbors — including a 9-year-old boy.
As we learn more about the Michigan State University shooting, CBS News Detroit is diving deeper into what leads to shootings and how communities cope.
The university selected Ohio-based Security Risk Management Consultants to lead the external investigation.
The shooting took place at an Old National Bank branch in Louisville. Police said the gunman, 25, worked at the bank.
Nearly 49,000 people died from gun violence in the U.S. in 2021, according to the CDC.
According to an update on Tuesday from MSU police, the student was in critical condition but was stable when they were discharged.
"We strongly believe there was going to be some other targets, including maybe family members, and one of the malls here in Nashville," said Nashville Police Chief John Drake.
The shooter has been identified as a 28-year-old from Nashville, authorities said.
Three 9-year-old students and three staffers were killed in the rampage at The Covenant School, a private Christian grade school. Police say they shot and killed the shooter.
If a mass shooting is defined as resulting in the death of four or more people, not including the perpetrator, 175 people have died in 15 such events connected to U.S. schools and colleges — from 1999's Columbine High School massacre to Monday's shooting in Nashville, Tennessee.
"She knew something was wrong deep down inside. Very often people are ashamed to get help, very often people don't know where to get help," Shiener added speaking on the shooter.
A fourth student has been released from the hospital following the shooting at Michigan State University.
Monday's snow postponed a gathering at MSU to mark the one-month anniversary of the mass shooting.
The gunman, identified only as Phillip F., legally owned the pistol used in the attack, and police say he was also found dead at the scene.
Anthony McRae, 43, also wrote "I'm tired of being rejected," in the note, which was dated the day before the Feb. 13 shooting and released Friday by police.
Two more students have been released from the hospital following the shooting at Michigan State University.
Students and staff on Thursday removed countless flowers that have been placed at key campus sites in honor of three students killed at Michigan State University.
Michigan State University is implementing new safety measures on campus following the mass shooting last month that left three students dead. The changes include locks on classroom doors, added security cameras, and mandatory safety training.
Three people were killed and two others wounded in a series of shootings, authorities said.
The Michigan State University group, Spartans Against Gun Violence, organized a candlelight vigil on campus Tuesday night.
Dozens gathered at Wayne County Community College District to remember the thousands affected by the shooting tragedy. The message at the event: Action must be taken on gun control.
Committee hearings for Michigan gun reform bills will be heard this week. The bills were proposed three days after the mass shooting at Michigan State University that left three students dead.
Officials say the repair itself is expected to cost between $3 and $5 million.
The Detroit Police Department is searching for a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting outside a barbershop on the city's west side.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is making changes for hunters starting in the 2027 deer season.
The city added more than 5,000 residents since May 2025, bringing its population to around 649,000.
Siena Heights University has closed its doors for good.
Officials say the repair itself is expected to cost between $3 and $5 million.
Residents of an apartment complex in Plymouth were evacuated Thursday as first responders investigated a fire.
The Detroit Police Department is searching for a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting outside a barbershop on the city's west side.
Kim Mathers has been arrested for a second time this year on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and hitting a parked vehicle.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is making changes for hunters starting in the 2027 deer season.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
A bipartisan bill introduced in Washington, D.C., by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman John Moolenaar would prohibit the importation, manufacture or sale of Chinese cars in the United States.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks, who was appointed to the role last year, told staff on Thursday that he is stepping down.
James Harden scored a playoff-best 30 points and Donovan Mitchell had 21, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers come back from a nine-point deficit late in regulation and beat the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime to take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Alex Murdaugh was convicted of his killing his wife and his son at the family's home in 2021.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
A bipartisan bill introduced in Washington, D.C., by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman John Moolenaar would prohibit the importation, manufacture or sale of Chinese cars in the United States.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
Perfect Pair was founded by a University of Michigan student in 2020 to curb social isolation during the pandemic.
The Detroit Lions will host the defending NFC North champion Chicago Bears in Detroit's annual Thanksgiving Day game.
James Harden scored a playoff-best 30 points and Donovan Mitchell had 21, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers come back from a nine-point deficit late in regulation and beat the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime to take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Carson Benge delivered his first big league walk-off hit, a 10th-inning single, lifting the Mets past the Tigers 3-2 on Wednesday night.
With the series tied 2-2, fans are eager to see their team take control, especially after the Pistons protected home court in both of their wins so far.
The Detroit Lions will host the New England Patriots in Germany in Week 10 of the 2026 NFL season, the league announced Wednesday.
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The water is back on here in Auburn Hills but for many residents and business owners, questions remain about what comes next — from water bills and business losses to how officials plan to prevent something like this from happening again.
President Trump and China's Xi Jinping met Thursday and agreed that the Strait of Hormuz "must remain open" and that Iran "can never have a nuclear weapon," according to the White House. Natalie Brand reports
Eminem's ex-wife, Kim Mathers, has been arrested for a second time this year on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and hitting a parked vehicle.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is making changes for hunters starting in the 2027 deer season. The department decided on Wednesday to institute the "one buck rule" for the Lower Peninsula, restricting hunters to harvesting only one antlered deer per hunting season.
Detroit is continuing its run of population growth for the third year in a row, according to new U.S. Census data.