Students and community members surround Beaumont Tower during a moment of silence held on the second anniversary of the MSU shooting on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025.

Gallery: Scenes From Campus on Two-Year Anniversary of MSU Shooting

Thursday, Feb. 13 marked the two-year anniversary of the shooting on the Michigan State University that claimed the lives of three students and left five others critically injured.

To honor those lost and offer a space of healing for residents who continue to grieve the tragedy, MSU lit some buildings on campus green, and brought community members together for a moment of silence and ringing of the Beaumont Tower bell.

Photojournalist Brian Wells captured the scenes on campus Thursday night.

On Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, students place luminaries at the door of Beaumont Tower in honor of the victims of the shooting that took place two years ago.
On Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, students place luminaries at the door of Beaumont Tower in honor of the victims of the shooting that took place two years ago.
On Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, students place luminaries at the door of Beaumont Tower in honor of the victims of the shooting that took place two years ago.
Students gather around Beaumont Tower on the second anniversary of the MSU shooting Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. The tower was illuminated in green and a moment of silence was held later in the evening.
Candles and flowers were placed around the base of Beaumont Tower in honor of the victims of the shooting that took place two years ago.
Students and community members surround Beaumont Tower during a moment of silence held on the second anniversary of the MSU shooting on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025.
Students and community members surround Beaumont Tower during a moment of silence held on the second anniversary of the MSU shooting on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025.
Students gather around Beaumont Tower on the second anniversary of the MSU shooting Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. The tower was illuminated in green and a moment of silence was held later in the evening.
Students gather around Beaumont Tower on the second anniversary of the MSU shooting Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. The tower was illuminated in green and a moment of silence was held later in the evening.
Students comfort each other as the bells ring at Beaumont Tower on the second anniversary of the MSU shooting Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025.
Flowers, candles and luminaries surround the base of the decorated rock on MSU’s campus on the second anniversary of the shooting.
Two students embrace in front of the rock on the second anniversary of the MSU shooting Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025.
Students approach an illuminated Beaumont Tower on the second anniversary of the MSU shooting Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. The tower was illuminated in green and a moment of silence was held later in the evening.
Students begin to gather around Beaumont Tower on the second anniversary of the MSU shooting Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. The tower was illuminated in green and a moment of silence was held later in the evening.
Flowers, candles and luminaries surround the base of the decorated rock on MSU’s campus on the second anniversary of the shooting.
In addition to flowers, candles and luminaries, people hung signs on the base of the Sparty statue.
Students gather around the Sparty Statue on the second anniversary of the MSU shooting Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. The statue was one of several places on campus where students were gathering.
Students gather around the Sparty Statue on the second anniversary of the MSU shooting Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. The statue was one of several places on campus where students were gathering.

Photos by Brian Wells.