Two killed, one injured in South Carolina university shooting
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- Shooting occurred in student housing at University of South Carolina.
- Campus remains on lockdown; classes canceled and counselors available.
Two people were killed and a third injured Thursday evening in a shooting at the University of South Carolina, officials said. The incident took place February 12 inside an apartment at the Huggins Suites student housing complex.
The university announced a campus lockdown around 9:15 PM, which remains in effect. Classes for Friday were canceled, and mental health counselors are available to students.
Investigation underway
Investigators from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division are handling the case. Authorities have not released the identities of the victims, and the condition of the injured person is unknown.
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The university, located in Orangeburg about 45 miles southeast of Columbia, is the state’s only historically Black public institution, founded in 1896 with more than 3,000 students enrolled.
Past campus shootings
In October 2025, a campus shooting during homecoming celebrations left one person dead and another injured. Officials have said there is no known connection between the incidents.
