ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A tragic shooting at a residential complex on the campus of South Carolina State University has left two individuals dead and one person wounded, triggering a nearly eight-hour lockdown of the university. The incident was reported at around 9:15 p.m. on Thursday and the lockdown was lifted early Friday morning, after authorities ensured the safety of the campus.
University officials have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims nor the condition of the injured individual. Eyewitness Kaya Mack, who had just completed a food delivery on campus, described a chaotic scene filled with gunfire and a heavy police presence. “Their loud sirens kind of shook me,” she remarked, recalling the confusion experienced by students and residents as sirens blared.
In response to the shooting, law enforcement has increased patrols on campus and surrounding areas while investigators collaborate with the State Law Enforcement Division to probe the incident further. To support students during this traumatic time, the university has canceled classes for Friday and is providing access to counseling services. The university community is in shock, coping with the aftermath of an unexpected and devastating event.
University officials have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims nor the condition of the injured individual. Eyewitness Kaya Mack, who had just completed a food delivery on campus, described a chaotic scene filled with gunfire and a heavy police presence. “Their loud sirens kind of shook me,” she remarked, recalling the confusion experienced by students and residents as sirens blared.
In response to the shooting, law enforcement has increased patrols on campus and surrounding areas while investigators collaborate with the State Law Enforcement Division to probe the incident further. To support students during this traumatic time, the university has canceled classes for Friday and is providing access to counseling services. The university community is in shock, coping with the aftermath of an unexpected and devastating event.
