Shooting at South Carolina State University Leaves 2 Dead, 1 Wounded

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Two people were killed and one person was wounded in a shooting on the campus of South Carolina State University on Thursday night. The incident took place at the Hugine Suites student residential complex, leading the university to issue a campus lockdown that remained in effect for hours afterward. Officials have not released any details about a suspect, and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating the shooting.

Why it matters

This is the third shooting incident on the South Carolina State University campus in the past five months, raising concerns about campus safety and security. The university has a student population of around 2,800, and any violence on campus can have a significant impact on the community.

The details

According to the university, the shooting occurred in an apartment at the Hugine Suites student housing complex. The school has not confirmed the identities of the victims or the condition of the wounded person. Classes have been canceled on Friday as the investigation continues.

• The shooting was reported on Thursday night on the Orangeburg campus.
• Two previous shootings occurred on the campus in October 2025.

What’s next

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division will continue its investigation into the shooting, and the university will likely review its campus security protocols in the wake of this incident.