Two killed, one injured in SC State University shooting
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ORANGEBURG, S.C. Authorities responded Thursday night after gunfire at the Hugine Suites residence at South Carolina State University killed two people and injured another. University officials said they locked down campus at about 9:15 p.m., notified law enforcement, and requested the State Law Enforcement Division to investigate. The lockdown remained in place overnight and was lifted about 5 a.m. Friday, and the university canceled classes and offered counseling. Officials have not released victims’ identities or a suspect description. Investigators and local police continued to patrol the area Friday. Based on 8 articles reviewed and supporting research.
Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- Feb. 12, ~9:15 p.m. — Reported gunfire at Hugine Suites triggers campus lockdown.
- Feb. 12–13, overnight — Law enforcement, including SLED, secures scene and investigates.
- Early Feb. 13, ~5 a.m. — University lifts lockdown and cancels classes for the day.
- Feb. 13 — University and media report two fatalities and one injured; identities not released.
- Feb. 13 — Investigators and local police continue patrols; counseling services offered to students.
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Local law enforcement and investigative agencies benefited from increased operational coordination and public attention, while campus counseling services received mobilization resources to assist affected students and staff.
Students, family members, and university staff suffered loss, injury, emotional trauma, and disruption of campus life due to the shooting and prolonged lockdown.
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Two killed, one injured in SC State University shooting
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