SC State President to Provide Update After Campus Shooting

University seeks $8M for security upgrades after fatal dorm incident

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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South Carolina State University President Alexander Conyers will hold a public update on Thursday following a fatal shooting at a university dorm last week that killed two visitors and injured one student. Conyers plans to provide details on campus developments, priorities, and next steps with transparency.

Why it matters

The shooting was the second such incident at the university in four months, raising concerns about campus safety and security. The president's update aims to address these concerns and outline the school's plans to enhance security and prevent future tragedies.

The details

An 18-year-old man, Khamanti Kennedy, was arrested and charged with one count of murder for his alleged role in the shooting. The university has also requested $8 million from state lawmakers to fund additional security upgrades in response to the incident.

  • The shooting occurred last week at a university dorm.
  • The president's update is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 18, 2026.

The players

Alexander Conyers

The president of South Carolina State University.

Khamanti Kennedy

An 18-year-old man charged with one count of murder for his alleged role in the shooting.

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What they’re saying

“I will provide students, faculty, staff and other university stakeholders with a timely update on current campus developments, university priorities, and next steps with clarity and transparency.”

— Alexander Conyers, President, South Carolina State University (wistv.com)

What’s next

The university is requesting $8 million from state lawmakers to fund additional security upgrades in response to the shooting.

The takeaway

The president's update aims to address concerns about campus safety and security following the second shooting incident at the university in four months, outlining the school's plans to enhance security and prevent future tragedies.