South Carolina State University has been placed on lockdown after gunshots were reportedly heard on Saturday evening. The sounds were believed to originate from Hugine Suites on the campus, as confirmed by the university’s Department of Public Safety. Students living on campus have been directed to return to their residence halls, while off-campus residents have been advised to vacate the premises, according to live5news.com.
Congresswoman Nancy Mace expressed her concerns on Twitter, urging everyone at South Carolina State University to stay safe and comply with law enforcement instructions in response to the reported shooting incident. The university issued an alert stating that the campus is under lockdown, with the cancellation of the Homecoming concert scheduled for that night.
Officials have not formally disclosed details about the incident, including information on a potential suspect or any injuries. Senator Tim Scott mentioned that his office is closely monitoring the situation and extended prayers for the safety of everyone on campus, as reported by the Mirror US.
South Carolina State University, located in Orangeburg, previously experienced a lockdown in February 2024 due to reported gunshots. The university confirmed that there were no injuries during that incident, which was resolved within an hour with the arrest and charging of a suspect.
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