Current:Home > MyMichigan State reaches settlements with families of students slain in mass shooting-DB Wealth Institute B2 Expert Reviews
Michigan State reaches settlements with families of students slain in mass shooting
View Date:2024-12-24 00:05:03
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State University trustees have approved settlements with the families of three students slain during a mass shooting earlier this year on the school’s campus.
Trustees voted unanimously Friday to approve separate claims with the families of Brian Fraser, Arielle Anderson and Alexandria Verner.
The school did not release the amounts of the settlements, but an attorney for Verner’s family told reporters the family will receive $5 million from Michigan State.
“While no amount of compensation can ever replace the loss of a life, we do hope this brings some closure, support and relief to these impacted families,” Trustee David Kelly said. “The university gives its deepest condolences to each of the three families, and we are committed to ensuring the memory of their child in not forgotten in the Spartan community.”
Anderson, Verner and Fraser were fatally shot and five other students were wounded Feb. 13 when Anthony McRae opened fire at Berkey Hall and the MSU Union.
McRae had no connection to the victims or the university, investigators have said. He killed himself the night of the shootings after police confronted him. Investigators said in April they were unable to determine any conclusive motive for the campus shootings.
“The Verner family did not seek to blame MSU for the death of their daughter,” family attorney David Femminineo said in a statement. “Instead, the Verner family has sought answers as to how this could be prevented in the future.”
Kelly said Michigan State “remains committed to enhancing safety on campus and providing mental health support to our community as we continue to heal.”
veryGood! (8589)
Related
- Michelle Obama Is Diving Back into the Dating World—But It’s Not What You Think
- That's not my cat... but, maybe I want it to be? Inside the cat distribution system
- J.Crew’s Epic Weekend Sale Features an Extra 60% off Clearance Styles with Tops Starting at $8
- Aerosmith Announces Retirement From Touring After Steven Tyler's Severe Vocal Cord Injury
- Elon Musk responds after Chloe Fineman alleges he made her 'burst into tears' on 'SNL'
- You’ll Flip for Why Stephen Nedoroscik’s Girlfriend Tess McCracken Says They’re a Perfect 10
- How Team USA's Daniela Moroz can put a bow on her parents' American dream
- Why USA's Breanna Stewart, A'ja Wilson are thriving with their point guards at Olympics
- Denver district attorney is investigating the leak of voting passwords in Colorado
- Olympic Muffin Man's fame not from swimming, but TikTok reaction 'unreal'
Ranking
- As Northeast wildfires keep igniting, is there a drought-buster in sight?
- Street artists use their art to express their feelings about Paris Olympics
- US men's soccer loss in Olympic knockout stage really shows where team is at right now
- Kamala Harris is interviewing six potential vice president picks this weekend, AP sources say
- Blake Snell free agent rumors: Best fits for two-time Cy Young winner
- Kentucky football, swimming programs committed NCAA rules violations
- When is Noah Lyles' next race? Latest updates including highlights, results, and schedule
- Late grandfather was with Ryan Crouser 'every step of the way' to historic third gold
Recommendation
-
Florida State can't afford to fire Mike Norvell -- and can't afford to keep him
-
Federal judge rules that Florida’s transgender health care ban discriminates against state employees
-
Team USA rowing men's eight takes bronze medal at Paris Olympics
-
The 'Tribal Chief' is back: Roman Reigns returns to WWE at SummerSlam, spears Solo Sikoa
-
Judge hears case over Montana rule blocking trans residents from changing sex on birth certificate
-
Boxer Imane Khelif's father expresses support amid Olympic controversy
-
Teddy Riner lives out his dream of gold in front of Macron, proud French crowd
-
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce scratches from 100m semifinal