ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A tragic shooting at South Carolina State University on Thursday night has left two people dead and one injured, as confirmed by university officials. The incident took place in a residential complex on campus, leading to a swift and extensive lockdown that lasted nearly eight hours before being lifted early Friday morning.
At approximately 9:15 p.m., reports of gunfire prompted the university to implement the lockdown, restricting access to the campus while law enforcement secured the area. The lockdown was finally lifted around 5 a.m., allowing students to move about more freely, but the university has not yet released details about the victims or the condition of the injured individual.
Eyewitness Kaya Mack, who had just completed a food delivery on campus, recounted the harrowing experience, noting the sudden chaos as gunshots rang out and police descended on the scene. “Their loud sirens kind of shook me,” she said, reflecting the fear that gripped students in proximity to the incident.
In response to the shooting, investigators have been deployed to the site, and the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division has been requested to take over the investigation. In light of the tragic events, the university has canceled classes for Friday and made counseling services available to students to help them cope with the aftermath of this shocking incident.}
At approximately 9:15 p.m., reports of gunfire prompted the university to implement the lockdown, restricting access to the campus while law enforcement secured the area. The lockdown was finally lifted around 5 a.m., allowing students to move about more freely, but the university has not yet released details about the victims or the condition of the injured individual.
Eyewitness Kaya Mack, who had just completed a food delivery on campus, recounted the harrowing experience, noting the sudden chaos as gunshots rang out and police descended on the scene. “Their loud sirens kind of shook me,” she said, reflecting the fear that gripped students in proximity to the incident.
In response to the shooting, investigators have been deployed to the site, and the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division has been requested to take over the investigation. In light of the tragic events, the university has canceled classes for Friday and made counseling services available to students to help them cope with the aftermath of this shocking incident.}
