A New Jersey township has closed all schools “out of an abundance of caution” due to a possible connection with the shooting suspect in the Michigan State shooting.
The suspect, 43-year-old Anthony McRae, reportedly had local ties to Ewing Township, New Jersey.
Michigan police reportedly found a note in McRae's pocket that "indicated a threat to two Ewing Public Schools."
In light of the investigation, Ewing Township closed all public schools for the day.
"After further investigation, it has been determined that the incident is isolated to Michigan, and there is no threat to Ewing schools," a press release from the Ewing Township Police Department stated.
"Information received during our investigation indicated that McRae has not resided in the Ewing area in several years."
The press release also noted that McRae "had a history of mental health issues."
Read the full press release:
Good morning, due to info provided by EPD & an abundance of caution, all Ewing Twp. Public Schools will be closed today 2/14/23. This applies to all staff/students. #ewing
— Ewing Public Schools (@TheEwingSchools) February 14, 2023
Ewing Township police said the alleged gunman had ties to the Ewing, New Jersey area. https://t.co/zp0dHNeUEe
— ABC7 News (@abc7newsbayarea) February 14, 2023
ABC 7 provided updates on the Michigan State shooting:
Police say five Michigan State University students remain in critical condition following the mass shooting.
The shooting began Monday night at an academic building and later moved to the nearby student union.
Police say McRae shot himself miles from campus while being confronted by officers.
Chris Rozman, deputy chief of campus police, says investigators still "have absolutely no idea" what McRae's motive was.
McRae was not a student or Michigan State employee.
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