ORANGEBURG, S.C. — In a tragic incident, two individuals lost their lives and one person was injured due to a shooting at a residential complex at South Carolina State University. Following the report of gunfire, the campus entered a state of lockdown around 9:15 p.m. on Thursday, only to be lifted approximately eight hours later at 5 a.m. Friday.
Details surrounding the victims and the wounded individual remain unclear as university officials have not publicly disclosed their identities. Witness Kaya Mack recounted her experience of hearing the ominous sounds of gunshots while delivering food on campus, describing her fear and confusion amid the chaos of police presence arriving on the scene.
Law enforcement is actively investigating the incident, with the State Law Enforcement Division taking charge of the inquiry. In light of the shooting, all classes scheduled for Friday have been canceled, and the university has made counseling services available for students coping with this distressing event. Officials are urging those affected to reach out for support as the community grapples with this shock.
Details surrounding the victims and the wounded individual remain unclear as university officials have not publicly disclosed their identities. Witness Kaya Mack recounted her experience of hearing the ominous sounds of gunshots while delivering food on campus, describing her fear and confusion amid the chaos of police presence arriving on the scene.
Law enforcement is actively investigating the incident, with the State Law Enforcement Division taking charge of the inquiry. In light of the shooting, all classes scheduled for Friday have been canceled, and the university has made counseling services available for students coping with this distressing event. Officials are urging those affected to reach out for support as the community grapples with this shock.
