Two dead, one injured in South Carolina State University shooting; campus lockdown lifted
Two people were killed and another was injured in a shooting on the South Carolina State University campus Thursday night, prompting an hours-long lockdown that was lifted early Friday. State investigators remained on scene into the morning as the inquiry continued.
What happened Thursday night
The university placed the campus on lockdown at about 9:15 p.m. ET Thursday after reports of gunfire inside an apartment at the Hugine Suites student residential complex. Officers from the university’s Department of Public Safety, along with local law enforcement partners, responded and secured the area while state authorities took the lead on the investigation.
State investigators confirmed that two people died in the incident and a third person was hurt. The identity of the victims has not been released, and no additional details have been provided on the condition of the injured individual.
Lockdown lifted before dawn
The lockdown remained in effect overnight and was lifted at about 5 a.m. ET Friday after authorities concluded a sweep and stabilized the scene. Students and staff were urged to shelter in place during the overnight period and to avoid the Hugine Suites area while investigators worked.
University officials canceled all classes on Friday. Additional patrols continued around key campus areas through the morning, with security messaging urging caution and cooperation with any ongoing police activity.
Investigation underway; no suspect details released
State law enforcement investigators were processing evidence at Hugine Suites on Friday morning. As of the latest update, authorities had not released information on a potential suspect or suspects, nor a possible motive. Officials said the case remains active and that further updates will be provided once next-of-kin notifications and preliminary investigative steps are completed.
Anyone with firsthand information, video, or photos from the area is being asked to share details with investigators to help piece together the timeline of events leading up to the shooting.
Support for students and campus operations
In addition to canceling Friday classes, the university is offering counseling resources for students, faculty, and staff affected by the incident. Campus leaders encouraged students to lean on mental health services, residence life staff, and academic advisors as needed. Additional communication on weekend operations and any adjustments to campus events is expected as the investigation progresses.
Residence hall staff at Hugine Suites and nearby complexes have been coordinating with public safety to guide students through safety protocols and ensure access to support services. The university emphasized that maintaining a visible security presence on campus will remain a priority in the immediate term.
What’s next
Authorities are expected to provide updates once they have confirmed the identities of the victims and gathered more details from witnesses and forensic analysis. The university will also update the community on academic and campus-life schedules as needed.
This story is developing. Filmogaz will update as new, verified details are released by officials.
