Credited from: CBSNEWS
On Thursday night, a shooting at South Carolina State University's residential complex left two individuals dead and one other wounded, prompting the university to implement a campus lockdown. The shooting was reported at around 9:15 p.m. at the Hugine Suites, as per university officials' statements, which have yet to confirm the identities of the victims or the condition of the person injured, according to CBS News and Reuters.
Authorities have not disclosed whether the suspect or suspects are still at large. In response to the violence, the university has canceled classes for the following day and is providing counseling services to students and staff, indicating a proactive approach to ensure community safety and support, according to Anadolu Agency and Reuters.
Law enforcement officials and investigators remained on-site for several hours, conducting searches and securing the area as the lockdown continued. The incident has raised significant concern within the campus community, and further updates are anticipated as the investigation unfolds, as reported by CBS News and Anadolu Agency.