Theo Scheer
theoscheer.bsky.social
Theo Scheer
@theoscheer.bsky.social
reporter. intern at the chronicle of higher ed. past: the state news, the rapidian, capital news service.

theo.scheer@chronicle.com
The draft began with a page titled "In Memoriam," acknowledging "those impacted by the mass shooting tragedy experienced by MSU and the surrounding community on February 13, 2023."

The entire page was removed from the final report, and no memorial was included in its place. (4/4)
January 18, 2024 at 2:03 PM
The draft initially reported that MSU trustees "desperately wanted to help (during the shooting) and became involved in the incident beyond their expertise and outside of their appropriate role."

The wording of this finding was softened in the final version. (3/4)
January 18, 2024 at 2:03 PM
The final version said investigators were "unable" to interview some officers that responded to the shooting.

The draft version instead said officers, including federal agencies, "refused" to participate in the review, calling their "lack of trust" "unfortunate." (2/4)
January 18, 2024 at 2:02 PM