On Monday night at Michigan State University, a mass shooting took place, resulting in the tragic deaths of three students and injuries to five more people.
The Police Department of Michigan State University has disclosed the identities of the youthful lives that were lost.
Arielle Anderson, nineteen
Arielle Anderson was a third-year student from Grosse Pointe, Michigan.
Through her mother’s employer, Comerica Bank, her family shared a statement on Tuesday evening, describing her as a “cherished daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend”.
The family expressed that she was fervently dedicated to aiding children and assisting individuals. She had a strong desire to support her loved ones and those around her. Her love for us and others was equally reciprocated.
Anderson, who was described as “kind and affectionate with a contagious smile,” aspired to become a surgeon, according to her family.
The household expressed that she was diligently working to graduate from Michigan State University ahead of schedule, motivated by her desire to care for the well-being and medical needs of others as a surgeon.
“We are utterly crushed by this despicable act of aggression towards her and numerous other unsuspecting individuals,” the statement included.
Brian Fraser, twenty years old.
Brian Fraser, hailing from Grosse Pointe, was a second-year college student.
According to a statement from his church, Fraser’s “light shined brilliantly with love, guidance, and compassion.”
Fraser served as the president of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity at Michigan State University.
Phi Delta Theta stated that Brian was an excellent companion to his Phi Delt comrades, the Hellenic society at Michigan State, and individuals he engaged with on campus while serving as the head of his chapter.
Fraser was a member of his high school’s swimming and diving team.
Brian had an infectious sense of humor and a smile that could light up the pool deck, bringing laughter to the team.
Alexandria Verner, two decades old.
Alexandria Verner hailed from Clawson, Michigan and was a junior student.
Clawson Public Schools stated that Verner was an exceptional student and athlete during his time at Clawson High School.
We will always remember the lasting impact she had on all of us, and if you knew her, you knew she exemplified kindness every day of her life at the district school.
Billy Shellenbarger, who is a family friend and the high school principal of Verner, is often characterized as compassionate, modest, and a person who displays integrity.
ABC News informed the superintendent of Clawson Public Schools, Shellenbarger, that “your sister, your student, your daughter, those qualities you would desire in many individuals were simply exemplified as compassionate, incredibly positive, and always kind. She made contact with everyone in a very, very kind manner.”
According to Shellenbarger, she was wounded while attending her laboratory session at Berkey Hall. Verner, who was studying forensics at Michigan State, was the victim.
Verner is survived by her mother and father, elder sibling and younger sibling.
Shellenbarger requested others to “show kindness, similar to how Al was.”
He continued, “That was precisely the route she was traversing, as we are making progress in the correct direction if you are able to do so in her memory. And she, just like Al, was assisting someone. And following a path of influence, similar to what she was doing.”