Trenton Public School District

 

 

Update sent Feb. 14 at 2:45 p.m.

Good afternoon, 

Please see the below update from Dr. David Gentile, Superintendent of Ewing Public Schools regarding their district’s closure today, Feb. 14.

“On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at approximately 0600 hours, The Ewing Police Department was notified by the New Jersey State Police about a mass shooting incident that occurred at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, which had a possible connection to Ewing, New Jersey. Information received during the investigation indicated that the shooter (Anthony McRae, age 43) had local ties to Ewing Township. When McRae was found by police in Michigan, he had a note in his pocket that indicated a threat to two Ewing Public Schools. Investigation revealed that McRae had a history of mental health issues. As the investigation continued, and out of an abundance of caution, the Ewing Public Schools were closed for the day. Officers from Ewing and surrounding agencies were stationed at each closed public school as well as the other schools in the Township. After further investigation, it has been determined that the incident is isolated to Michigan, and there is no threat to Ewing Schools. Information received during our investigation indicated that McRae has not resided in the Ewing area in several years.…” To view Superintendent Gentile’s full message, please click here. 

We want to thank our law enforcement partners for keeping us updated on the events taking place in our neighboring district. Thank you to our staff for welcoming our students today and creating a safe environment as these events unfolded. 

Sincerely,

James Earle
Superintendent
Trenton Public School District

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