Shooting at South Carolina State University Leaves Two Dead and One Injured

Two people were killed and another injured in a shooting at a residential complex on the campus of South Carolina State University, prompting authorities to impose a lockdown that lasted nearly eight hours before being lifted early Friday. The university, located in Orangeburg, said the campus was locked down around 9:15 pm after reports of gunfire. Restrictions were lifted at about 5 am, according to an official statement. The identities of the deceased and the condition of the injured person have not yet been released. Kaya Mack, who had just completed a food delivery on campus, said she heard multiple gunshots and soon saw police vehicles rushing through the gates. “Their loud sirens kind of shook me,” she told WLTX-TV, describing confusion among students trying to understand what was happening. Investigators remained at the scene as law enforcement officers patrolled the campus and surrounding areas. The university has requested the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division to lead the investigation. The school has a student population of fewer than 3,000, and it was the center of two other shootings during homecoming celebrations on Oct. 4, 2025, one of which occurred near the same residential complex. Following those two shootings, the school announced new safety measures, including new fencing along the campus perimeter and additional security patrols. US President Trump has sent a second carrier strike group to West Asia to pressure Iran, warning of a "very traumatic" response if nuclear talks fail. The US seeks broader concessions, while Turkey warns expanding talks could risk war. Indirect US-Iran talks continue. Get the latest stories delivered straight to your inbox.