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Orangeburg Today
By the People, for the People
Two Dead in Shooting at South Carolina State University
Campus on lockdown as authorities investigate incident in student housing complex
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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Two people were killed and at least one other was injured in a shooting incident on the campus of South Carolina State University on Thursday evening. The university confirmed the incident and said the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating the shooting, which occurred in an apartment at the Hugine Suites student residential complex.
Why it matters
Gun violence on college campuses is a tragic and growing concern, with students and faculty often left shaken and traumatized by such events. This incident at South Carolina State University raises questions about campus security protocols and the need for improved mental health resources and support for students.
The details
The identities of the victims and the condition of the wounded person have not been released. The university said it issued a campus lockdown at approximately 9:15 p.m. Thursday following the report of the shooting. The campus remains on lockdown as of 1 a.m., with the university's Department of Public Safety being assisted by local law enforcement in patrolling the area.
- The shooting occurred on Thursday, February 13, 2026 around 9:15 p.m.
- The campus remained on lockdown as of 1 a.m. on Friday, February 14, 2026.
The players
South Carolina State University
A public historically black university located in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED)
The state law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident on the South Carolina State University campus.
Orangeburg Department of Public Safety
The local law enforcement agency assisting with patrolling the South Carolina State University campus following the shooting.
Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office
The county law enforcement agency also assisting with patrolling the South Carolina State University campus following the shooting.
What’s next
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) will continue its investigation into the shooting incident, with the goal of determining the cause and identifying any suspects.
The takeaway
This tragic shooting at South Carolina State University underscores the need for heightened campus security measures, improved mental health resources for students, and stronger gun control policies to prevent such senseless acts of violence from occurring on college campuses.
