Shooting at South Carolina State University Residence Complex Kills 2, Wounds 1

Campus on lockdown for nearly 8 hours after Thursday night incident

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A shooting at a South Carolina State University residential complex left two people dead and one person wounded, prompting a nearly eight-hour lockdown of the campus from Thursday night into early Friday morning. University officials have not confirmed the identities of the victims or the condition of the wounded person.

Why it matters

Shootings on college campuses are a tragic and all-too-common occurrence in the United States, raising concerns about student safety and the need for improved security measures. This incident at South Carolina State University has shaken the community and will likely prompt further discussions about gun violence prevention and emergency response protocols.

The details

The shooting occurred around 9:15 pm on Thursday night at a residential complex on the South Carolina State University campus in Orangeburg. University officials immediately placed the campus on lockdown as law enforcement responded to the scene. Investigators from the State Law Enforcement Division were called in to take over the investigation.

  • The shooting was reported to authorities around 9:15 pm on Thursday, February 13, 2026.
  • The campus lockdown was lifted around 5:00 am on Friday, February 14, 2026.

The players

South Carolina State University

A public historically black university located in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

State Law Enforcement Division

The state police agency in South Carolina that was called in to investigate the shooting incident.

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What they’re saying

“Their loud sirens kind of shook me. We were looking around, me and other people on campus, we're all looking around like 'What's going on?'”

— Kaya Mack (WLTX-TV)

What’s next

Investigators from the State Law Enforcement Division will continue their investigation into the shooting, including determining the identities of the victims and the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The takeaway

This tragic shooting at South Carolina State University is a sobering reminder of the gun violence that continues to plague college campuses across the country. It will likely renew calls for stricter gun control measures and improved campus security to help prevent such senseless acts of violence in the future.