According to officials, one person was killed on Saturday night and others were injured on Saturday night after many shootings at the University of South Carolina.
The University Orangeburg town was locked after the first shooting, which was close to the Hugine Suitez student residential complex, Sunday said SC state officials said Sunday. There was no information about where the second shooting occurred, or when the shots were shot at both events.
Sunday at 9:30 p.m. The level town remained secured and was only available to students, staff and investigators, the report said.
The shootings took place during the Homecoming weekend celebration of the SC state, officials said. A planned Homecoming concert scheduled for a Saturday at 10 pm, along with all other events held on Sunday, said the report said.
In addition, all Monday classes were canceled, officials said.
“If you are not the current student, do not try to come to the university town,” university officials said on Saturday night. All residents were also asked to leave the campus in the university city.
Parents wishing to check students are asked to report at the University Public Security Control Point Chestnut Street/Wilkinson Boulevard Gate or call the section 803-536-7188.
“The meaningless actions of violence”
According to the report, the victim, who died in one of the shootings, was a woman visiting SC state.
The Orangburg County Coroner Office did not publicly identify a woman who, according to university officials, was taken to a local hospital where it was declared dead.
According to the report, he was also taken to the district hospital before helicopter to another hospital. There was no further information about his condition.
Another guest on the campus was injured while running from the first shooting site, officials said. There was no information about the condition of this victim.
No other injuries were reported.
“We are the deepest condolences to the family and the relatives of a young woman who lost their lives, and everyone who has been affected,” said SC State President Alexander Conyers. “We are fully cooperating with law enforcement when they investigate these meaningless actions of violence. The safety and well -being of our students, staff and guests remains our priority.”
Investigation
The University said the Department of Society’s Security had requested the head of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Department to lead two shootings. There was no word if the shoots were connected without time.
Information on the shooters and how many people were involved was not available, and there was no word about the motif of the gun fire.
The arrests were not reported, but the shootings continue to investigate SLED.
“My prayers are with the family and relatives of the murdered young woman and for the full restoration of the injured people at the University of South Carolina,” US Senator Tim Scott, Republican from SC, said on Sunday. “Returning to the celebration and community is intended. My heart goes to the entire Bulldog community because they are confronted with this tragic news.
The shootings occurred despite efforts to create a safe environment, university officials said.
“The University has worked closely with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Department, the Department of Society of Orangeburg, the Orangburg County Sheriff’s Sheriff’s Service and other partners throughout the week of the Homecoming Week, to ensure a strong law enforcement in the university’s campus and its surroundings,” said Dr. Gerald Hubbard Smalls. as part of the Coordinated Festival Safety Plan.
“The SC state has also implemented additional security measures, including controlled input points, increased camera monitoring and improved emergency communications protocols,” Smalls said. “We are grateful to our law enforcement partners for their professionalism and quick response.”
The university now said it provides counseling services to students at the SC STATE Consulting and Self Development Center.
“We know that this tragedy has shocked our Bulldog family, and we provide counseling and support for anyone in need,” said Conyers. “I ask everyone and continue to take care of each other.”
The Center’s Crisis Response Team will offer:
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Short consultations with crises and grounding sessions
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Small group grief circles all day
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Support for anyone seeking a safe place to talk or reflect on
“Let’s continue to lean on each other and honor our common humanity as we treat together,” said Christian Jackson, director of the crisis center.
University security
August 24 There were phone calls that reported a pistol in South Carolina University in Colombia.
Although it turned out that the USC was not shot at shots, Fear and Chaos temporarily grabbed the university because the town was locked and the students were told to evacuate the area and find shelter. Officials said it appeared as a deception or a chewing incident.
“Faced with such meaningless violence, I continue to be committed to helping to ensure that the campus of the university is a safe and safe learning environment for everyone,” Scott said Sunday after shooting in Scott.
Another Republican legislator from South Carolina, US spokeswoman Nancy Mace, also responded to shooting death.
“The heart of the tragic events that took place last night at the University of South Carolina,” Mace said in social media. “Join us praying for the victims, their families and the entire Bulldog community when they are sad about this tragedy.”