Neighbors say alleged MSU gunman often shot target practice in backyard

Lansing, Mich. — Although neighbors in Lansing describe the man police say was the Michigan State University gunman as generally quiet, they told CBS Detroit's Andres Gutierrez gunfire was a common occurrence in the backyard of his father's home.

Authorities say McRae killed three students and wounded five others Monday night before shooting himself to death when he was confronted by police off-campus, near his father's house. Police say he wasn't affiliated with the school and they're searching for a motive.

Neighbors say they often heard McRae shooting target practice in the backyard.