The task force investigating the riot that occurred at Michigan State University in late March concluded its search Monday when the final suspect police have been pursuing turn himself in to officers.
The riot took place March 26 and 27 following MSU's lost to Duke in the semifinals of the NCAA men's basketball tournament. The incidents resulted in more than $500,000 in damages.
The task force, organized by the East Lansing Police Department, has worked with MSU Police to track down those allegedly involved in the riots.
MSU Police Capt. Tony Kleibecker said the task force followed leads from videos of the riots, telephone tips and a Website featuring photos of the suspects.
"The Website is very effective in a situation like this, in aiding the investigation of identifying people," Kleibecker said.
He said the resources led the task force to finding about 133 of the individuals involved in the most serious incidents.
MSU spokesperson Terry Denbow said although the task force has concluded its investigation, the riots will not be forgotten. "We continue to look at causes and solutions," Denbow said.
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