South Carolina State University was placed on lockdown late Saturday night after a reported shooting near a student housing facility on campus, the Orangeburg institution announced.<\/b>
\nSouth Carolina State University was placed on lockdown late Saturday night after a reported shooting near a student housing facility on campus, the Orangeburg institution announced.
The historically black university issued an alert around 11 p.m., canceling a homecoming concert and urging all students to return to their dorms after shots were fired at Hugine Suites, officials posted on the school\u2019s website.
\u201cThe South Carolina State University campus is on lockdown following a shooting,\u201d the alert warned.
\u201cThe Homecoming concert scheduled for tonight has been canceled. If you are not a current student, please do not attempt to come to campus. Hugine Suites residents who are not in the complex report to SHM. Anyone in Hugine Suites stay put. Students in other residents halls return to your rooms.\u201d
Officials also directed off-campus residents to evacuate the area immediately.
University police have asked the State Law Enforcement Division to step in and investigate.
No injuries have been reported.
\u201cPraying for everyone at South Carolina State University tonight,\u201d South Carolina GOP Rep. Nancy Mace posted on X.
\u201cPlease stay safe and follow law enforcement instructions as they respond to reports of a shooting on campus. Our hearts are with the students, faculty, and families affected.\u201d
Sen. Tim Scott said his office is closely monitoring the situation and praying for everyone\u2019s safety.
No additional details were immediately available.<\/p>\n