South Carolina State University on lockdown after shooting at Hugine Suites: What we know so far
In an alert on its website, the South Carolina State University said, “All Homecoming events scheduled for Sunday have been canceled.”
The South Carolina State University campus is on lockdown after a shooting was reported at Hugine Suites. In an alert on its website, the university said, "All Homecoming events scheduled for Sunday have been canceled."
The university also warned some students, saying, “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. Hugine Suites residents who are not in the complex report to SHM," the alert flashing on the website read.
It added, "Anyone in Hugine Suites stay put. Students in other residence halls return to your rooms. Off-campus residents, please exit the campus."
The message was conveyed as it's the university’s homecoming week.
According to Newsweek, Campus security asked South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) to investigate the incident at Hugine Suites.
SLED said in a statement to local broadcaster WIS News 10 just after midnight: "SLED is investigating and may have more information at a later time.”
The university’s lockdown measures remain in effect while authorities seek additional information about the shooting.
There have been no confirmed reports regarding injuries or arrests, and officials have not yet disclosed a timeline for when normal campus operations might resume, Newsweek reported.
It added that the college has stated that updates will be issued as new verified information becomes available.
As per the report, the incident is likely to raise further questions about campus safety policy and emergency communications at higher education institutions.
With approximately 2,900 students enrolled, the state's only historically Black college and university's reaction and communication protocols will be closely watched, especially by worried parents.