Shooting at South Carolina State University Leaves Two Dead, One Wounded

Incident prompts campus lockdown as investigation continues

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Two people were killed and one other was wounded in a shooting on Thursday night at a dormitory of South Carolina State University, an historically Black college, prompting a campus lockdown, school officials said in a statement. Few additional official details were immediately available, including whether anyone who perpetrated the shooting was still at large.

Why it matters

Shootings on college campuses, especially at historically Black universities, raise concerns about student safety and campus security. This incident comes amid ongoing national debates around gun violence and the need for stronger measures to protect vulnerable communities.

The details

The shooting was reported at about 9:15 p.m. local time in an apartment at the Hugine Suites student residential complex. University officials have not yet confirmed the victims' identities or the condition of the wounded person. South Carolina State, whose enrollment numbers more than 3,000 students, is one of two historically Black universities in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

  • The shooting was reported at about 9:15 p.m. local time on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
  • Friday classes at South Carolina State University have been canceled.

The players

South Carolina State University

An historically Black college located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, with an enrollment of more than 3,000 students.

State Law Enforcement Division

The agency that has been asked by the university to investigate the shooting incident.

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What’s next

The State Law Enforcement Division will continue its investigation into the shooting, and the university has canceled Friday classes.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing need for improved campus safety and security measures, especially at historically Black colleges and universities, which have faced disproportionate challenges with gun violence and other threats to student well-being.