Shooting at SC State University
Friday, January 24, 2014
South Carolina State University is now on lockdown as police attempt to apprehend four suspects they believe are responsible for shooting a South Carolina State University Student.
At approximately 1:30 p.m. today, Campus police were called to the scene of The Andrew Hugine Suites Living and Learning community on campus.
Upon arrival, police confirmed that a shooting had occurred. One S.C. State University student had been shot. At this time, police are not divulging the identity of the victim.
Eyewitnesses on the scene of the incident identified at least four suspects in the shooting and police immediately began to pursue the individuals who, at that time, had left campus.
Students are safe. The perimeter of the campus has been secured, but the suspects have not yet been apprehended. For this reason, the University has initiated a campus lockdown in the event the perpetrators attempt to return to the campus.
Orangeburg City police and the Orangeburg County Sheriff Department are assisting in the investigation.
As police continue to search for the suspect, students, faculty and staff are urged to take precautions and contact campus should they observe any suspicious activity.
We will continue to give you updates as they become available.
