Two Killed, One Wounded in South Carolina State University Dorm Shooting; Campus Locked Down and Friday Classes Canceled
A shooting at a South Carolina State University residential complex late Thursday left two people dead and a third wounded, and the campus was locked down starting about 9:15 p.m. Investigators are on site and law enforcement is actively patrolling campus and nearby areas; Friday classes were canceled, counseling services are being offered, and there is no public information yet on any suspect’s whereabouts.
📌 Key Facts
- A shooting at a South Carolina State University residential complex left two people dead and a third person wounded.
- The campus was placed on lockdown beginning at about 9:15 p.m.
- Friday classes were canceled and counseling services are being made available to students.
- Investigators are on site and law enforcement is actively patrolling the campus and nearby areas.
- There is no public information yet about the whereabouts of any suspect.
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February 13, 2026
6:49 AM
Shooting at South Carolina State University leaves 2 dead, 1 wounded
New information:
- Confirms that a third person was wounded in addition to the two fatalities.
- Specifies that the shooting occurred at a South Carolina State University residential complex and that the campus was locked down starting about 9:15 p.m.
- Reports that Friday classes were canceled and counseling services are being made available to students.
- Notes that investigators are on site and law enforcement is actively patrolling campus and nearby areas, with no public information yet on any suspect’s whereabouts.