Multiple Shot, 2 Hit By Cars Near MSU Campus Over Halloween Weekend: Police

EAST LANSING, MI — Five people were shot and two others were hit by cars near Michigan State University over Halloween weekend, according to police.

The first incident happened Saturday night near Abbot Road and Library Lane in East Lansing where a pedestrian was hit by a car, according to police.

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The pedestrian was taken to a nearby hospital with critical injuries, but is now listed in stable condition, according to police.

The driver stayed at the scene and was arrested on suspicion of operating while intoxicated, according to police.

The first shooting happened after midnight near the intersection of M.A.C. Avenue and Linden Street, according to police.

Three people were shot and taken to a nearby hospital where two were in stable condition, while the third person's condition was unknown, according to police.

Police did not release any other details about that shooting, including any description about a suspected shooter.

Later, there was another pedestrian-vehicle crash near the intersection of Grand River Avenue and Gunson Street, according to police.

That pedestrian was taken to a local hospital and is in stable condition, according to police.

The driver was arrested on suspicion of operating while intoxicated, according to police, who added there was also a firearm inside the vehicle.

The second shooting happened in the early morning hours on Sunday near Stoddard Street and Frye Avenue, according to police.

Two people were taken to a nearby hospital where they were listed in stable condition, according to police.

Police recovered multiple guns from the scene, but they haven't confirmed yet if they were used in the shooting.

Police did arrest multiple people in connection with that shooting, though they did not release any additional details.

Overall, it was a busy night for officers, who responded to 91 incidents over 24 hours, including 75 of those overnight, according to police.

"The victims of last night's shootings and their families are in our thoughts and prayers," East Lansing Police Chief Jennifer Brown said. "We are aware that this situation was extremely frightening for bystanders, including many Michigan State University students, as well as their families. Our relationship with the university is strong and we will continue to work together."