Two people were killed and one other injured in a shooting on Thursday night at South Carolina University. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division was still investigating the shooting as of early Friday morning, according to reports. No information has been provided about the victims or suspect as of yet.
The shooting happened at a student residential complex on South Carolina State University’s Orangeburg campus, reported ABC News. The school issued a lockdown around 9:15 p.m. and remained in place hours after the shooting. It was still in effect at the time of publication of this news story.
Students received lockdown orders via text messages. A social media post appeared to show the orders given in a screenshot as the messages were sent out.
“SHELTER-IN-PLACE Move inside, lock doors and continue with class activities,” read the first message allegedly sent to students. “Monitor mobile devices for updates. If you are not on campus remain off site until the all clear is given.”
A second message sent appeared to inform students of the lockdown.
“LOCKDOWN, LOCKDOWN, LOCKDOWN Move inside, lock doors, lights out and remain out of sight,” read the message. “Monitor mobile devices for updates. If you are not on campus remain off site until the all clear is given.”
South Carolina State University canceled classes on Friday due to the shooting and announced it would provide counseling services to students, multiple sources confirmed.
The Washington Examiner contacted the South Carolina State University Department of Public Safety early Friday morning seeking information about the shooting. However, the department declined to comment.
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Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) called for prayers on Thursday night after the shooting.
“Stop what you’re doing and pray,” Mace posted on X. “South Carolina State University is on lockdown tonight following reports of a possible shooting incident.”
“Join us in prayer for the students, staff and their families,” she said. “God bless our brave law enforcement responding tonight.”