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.

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.

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“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.

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.

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.