US EditionSouth Carolina State University on lockdown after reported dorm shooting on campus
Authorities canceled a Homecoming concert and locked down campus after shots were reported, with State Law Enforcement Division investigating the incident at Hugine Suites.
- South Carolina State University in Orangeburg initiated a campus lockdown on the evening of October 4 after reports of a shooting at the Hugine Suites residence hall.
- The lockdown was implemented after reports of gunfire near Hugine Suites, prompting campus police to request that the state’s law enforcement agency investigate the situation.
- Authorities ordered Hugine Suites residents present to stay put while those not in the dorm reported to the Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center, and other students returned to their rooms.
- The university called off a 10 p.m. homecoming concert set to take place at the nearby football stadium, while Senator Tim Scott stated that his office was keeping track of the situation and offered prayers for the safety of those on campus.
- Officials have not confirmed injuries or suspects, and they continue to secure the campus while advising the public to avoid the area until further notice.
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SLED investigating SC State shooting that prompted lockdown
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WCBD) - Authorities are investigating two shootings that prompted a lockdown of South Carolina State University. The first shooting happened near the Hugine Suites student residential complex on Saturday evening. Two victims were taken to a hospital. University officials said a female victim, who was a guest on campus, died. A male victim, also a guest, was airlifted to another hospital. His condition is unknown. Another guest…
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