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University of South Carolina issues all clear after unconfirmed reports of active shooter on campus

The University of South Carolina's alert prompted a 95-minute shelter-in-place for approximately 38,000 students; police found no evidence of a shooting after thorough searches.

  • On Sunday evening, an emergency alert was sent out warning of a potential active shooter near Thomas Cooper Library, instructing individuals on campus to shelter in place.
  • The alert stemmed from an unconfirmed report, prompting officials to urge evacuation, barricading, and self-defense instructions while police began a floor-by-floor search.
  • The suspect was described as a 6-foot white male wearing black pants still in the area, and students were told to obey public safety commands and run if able.
  • Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced an "all clear" Sunday evening following a thorough check that revealed no signs of an active shooter, and university spokesperson Jeff Stensland confirmed the alert was issued as a precaution.
  • The incident resulted in two minor injuries during evacuation and triggered continued investigation into the call’s nature, reflecting caution in campus safety responses.
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No evidence of shooter at University of South Carolina, spokesperson says

It's unclear what led to Sunday's report at the University of South Carolina.

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