Yesterday’s Michigan State mass shooting incident shocked the entire college community. And this includes former MSU athletes and alums of the program. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is a former Spartan. And he expressed his deepest condolences for the fatally tragic incident.
The shooting at East Lansing on Monday night at the Michigan State University campus left three dead and five MSU students critically wounded. The University has shut down all activities owing to the pending criminal investigation. Cousins and the rest of the sporting community expressed their frustration.
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Kirk Cousins tweets about the mass shooting incident
A 43-year-old, not aligned with the university, opened fire on Monday night on the MSU campus. The authorities have identified the suspect as Anthony Dwayne McRae. According to the Michigan State Police media conference on Monday night, McRae started the mayhem at Berkley Hall and went on to the MSU Union.
“My heart breaks for the entire Michigan State community. Grieving alongside all my fellow Spartans,” Kirk Cousins tweeted after the tragedy. Also, the Michigan State men’s basketball game with the Minnesota Gophers has been called off beside the cancellation of all other classes and athletic activities for two days.
Kurt, thank you for your kind words. The Spartan community will rally from this. Michigan State University's best days are ahead.
— TheMattCanada (@TheMattCanada) February 14, 2023
Stand ready, Spartans. We'll share opportunities to support students through and beyond this tragedy as they emerge. We're hearing from countless @michiganstateu alumni and friends expressing a desire to help. We'll share ways to do so over the coming days, weeks and months.
— MSU Alumni Office (@msualumni) February 14, 2023
Our Spartan hearts are broken. As a community, we are grieving for the victims of this tragedy, as well as their friends and family. pic.twitter.com/nmFSiKZF24
— MSU (@michiganstateu) February 14, 2023
Prayers for Michigan State community.
— Bonnie Vergoth (@VergothBonnie) February 14, 2023
I’m a Wolverine but sports and stuff aside, it’s very sad and a scary world we live in. #MSU #PrayForMSU
— Ant (@Anthony26855974) February 14, 2023
Can’t even go to school anymore! Elementary to college.. it’s an unbelievably bad time! Horrible leadership, horrible parenting, horrible mentorship! https://t.co/n7XAKXiNf4
— Coach Jason Brown (@TheRealCoach_JB) February 14, 2023
Sending our thoughts, prayers and love to everyone at @michiganstateu and @MSU_Football. We grieve with you and will support you as part of our Big Ten family.
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) February 14, 2023
Even rival fans and Big Ten rivals showed their support and brotherhood in this time of need for the Michigan community.
Cousins’ words will have a healing impact
Kirk Cousins was a Michigan State Spartans QB for three years before joining the Washington Commanders in the NFL, back when they were still the Washington Football Club. Washington drafted him in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL draft before trading him to the Vikings in 2018.
10 years ago, Kirk Cousins’ Hail Mary beat Russell Wilson and the Badgers 🚀
This Sunday, they face off again…
— PFF College (@PFF_College) September 22, 2021
The Vikings signal-caller started for Michigan’s football team in all three years, including two 11-win seasons in his last two years. Moreover, Kirk is somewhat of a Spartan legend after winning the Outback Bowl against Georgia in his final appearance for MSU during his senior year. Cousins threw for 300 yards and a touchdown in that game. And to have their hero with them during this difficult time is bound to help the healing.
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Also, suspected gunman Anthony Dwayne McRae died later from self-inflicted gun wounds, according to police reports. And the Michigan State campus can gradually recover from the tragic losses on Monday night.
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