South Carolina State University on lockdown after gunfire at campus housing

By SAMANTHA RUTT, US TRAINEE REPORTER

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South Carolina State University issued a lockdown advisory after reports of gunfire near a campus residence hall Saturday night. 

The university issued a notice around 11pm, urging students and staff to return to their residence halls immediately due to an incident near the Hugine Suites, a housing facility located on campus.

Off-campus individuals were asked to leave university grounds as the situation develops.

The university also advised its homecoming concert, which was scheduled for Saturday evening, was cancelled.

‘The South Carolina State University campus is on lockdown following a shooting,’ the alert on the Orangeburg institution’s website stated. 

‘The Homecoming concert scheduled for tonight has been canceled. If you are not a current student, please do not attempt to come to campus. 

‘Public Safety has asked the State Law Enforcement Division to investigate.’

Daily Mail has contacted South Carolina State University and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division for an update. 

South Carolina State University issued a lockdown advisory after reports of gunfire near a campus residence hall Saturday night

In addition, the university’s Homecoming concert, scheduled for Saturday evening, has been cancelled, according to the warning posted on the university’s website

South Carolina Congresswoman Nancy Mace shared her condolences for those involved in the ongoing situation.

‘Praying for everyone at South Carolina State University tonight,’ she wrote. 

‘Please stay safe and follow law enforcement instructions as they respond to reports of a shooting on campus. 

‘Our hearts are with the students, faculty, and families affected.’ 

Senator Tim Scott said his office is ‘closely monitoring the situation’ and offered his prayers for ‘everyone’s safety on campus.’

The university has a student population of about 2,900 students. 

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