The man who shot eight students at Michigan State University, killing three, was found with a note containing a possible motive for the attack, police said Thursday.
Questions remain over how Anthony McRae obtained firearms used in the mass shooting at Michigan State University Monday night, however, the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms confirmed he had legally purchased two guns that were found on his person after making contact with police. He was previously charged with carrying a concealed weapon, but pleaded down to a misdemeanor.
, a full and loaded magazine in his coat pocket, 8 loaded magazines in his backpack, a pencil bag of loose ammunition, two empty magazines, and a two-page note in his wallet. Part of the note indicated some kind of a possible reaons for the shooting but police said they have not yet confirmed a motive for the shooting.
"It appears, based on content of the note, that he was slighted in some way by people and businesses," Rozman said. "Did mental health amplify that? We're not sure. That's the question on all of our minds. We're working out best to try to determine that as best as possible." As more neighboring police personnel arrived, Rozman said police were able to deploy resources farther from campus and that the goal was to ensure the safety of everyone on campus."He had already left the building when officers got to Berkey," he said.
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