Two Michigan State University students wounded in the February 13th shooting are preparing to sue the institution. Legal representatives for Nate Statly and Troy Forbush have filed notices of injury, citing building defects at Berkey Hall, the site of the initial attack. These notices, a prerequisite under Michigan law, grant the university time to conduct an internal investigation before a formal lawsuit can proceed.

The tragic incident claimed the lives of three students and left five others injured when a gunman opened fire at Berkey Hall and the MSU Union. Statly sustained severe, permanent injuries impacting his ability to speak, walk, and consume solid food. He has undergone treatment at four separate healthcare facilities since the shooting. Forbush, who was shot in the chest, continues to grapple with lung injuries. He has bravely shared his experience publicly, advocating for stricter gun safety measures.

The legal notices allege that readily accessible buildings and inadequate security measures contributed to the dangerous environment that led to the injuries. Forbush's notice recounts his harrowing plea to the gunman, Anthony McRae, shouting, "I don't want to die." McRae, a Lansing resident with no apparent connection to the university, was later found dead after a confrontation with police off-campus.

Michigan State University spokesman Dan Olsen stated that the university is in ongoing discussions with the families of the victims and the injured to provide support. In response to the shooting, the university has implemented enhanced safety protocols, including installing interior locks on classroom doors.