Michigan State University has reportedly agreed to a $15 million settlement with the families of three students who were tragically killed in a shooting incident on February 13. The incident, which also left five others injured, sparked fear and panic among the campus community.
As reported by Dan Kelly, who represents the families of Arielle Anderson, Brian Fraser, and Alexandria Verner, the university's board has approved the settlement. The terms of the agreement have not been disclosed yet, with the specifics still under wraps.
Attorney Ven Johnson, representing the families of Anderson and Fraser, confirmed that the $15 million will be evenly distributed among the three families. Johnson expressed gratitude towards the university for taking the appropriate action in this dire situation, acknowledging that no monetary compensation can mend the broken hearts of the bereaved parents.
The shooting incident sent shockwaves throughout the campus community, forcing some students to jump out of windows to escape the terror. The shooter was later found dead with a self-inflicted wound.
David Femminineo, representing Werners family, clarified that they do not intend to hold Michigan State University liable for their daughter's demise. Instead, they seek answers to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Ted Vernor, Alexandria Verner's father, noted that a portion of the settlement will be used to establish a scholarship in her honor at her former high school in Clawson, Michigan.
While Michigan State University has not officially disclosed the settlement amount, it has been working diligently to address security concerns, following the shooting incident. Measures include the installation of new locks on doors, enforcing key card access to buildings during specific hours, and establishing a permanent space for the MSU Security Operations Center to monitor various security alarms and cameras across the campus.
