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MICHIGAN

'End Gun Violence' protest joins lawmakers, community members

“We can make meaningful action and it takes public pressure to get people to do things they don't want to do,” Rep. Julie Brixie said in her speech. “But you are worth it. You and every other child is worth it and we should not allow our children to endure acts of violence in sacred places of learning. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.”

MICHIGAN

Two dead in Dimondale shooting

Michigan State Police said on Twitter there was no threat to the public as of 8:38 a.m. Dimondale is 14 miles from Michigan State University's campus, where a gunman killed three students and left five more in critical condition Monday evening.

MICHIGAN

Trauma experts on how to move forward

Hofstra University Professor Mitchell Schare said while many students may become increasingly fearful in the coming days–distrusting strangers, not wanting to leave their dorms or apartments–it’s not uncommon for others to be confident about their safety immediately following a traumatic violent event.