One person injured after shooting at S.C. State University

(Courtesy: SC State University)

ORANGEBURG, S.C., (WOLO) – South Carolina State University President Alexander Conyers has issued a caution to students following a shooting that happened in a campus residential complex on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.

According to campus police, the shooting occurred between two nonstudents who were guests of a student residing in the facility. One person was wounded with a nonlife-threatening injury. University officials say incident was reported at 7:24 p.m. and campus police responded immediately, secured the area, and determined that the shooter had exited the campus. The South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is assisting campus police with the investigation.

In response to the shooting and other guest-related incidents on campus this semester, Conyers advises students to exercise extreme caution about who they invite to campus and to remember the ramifications of not following campus rules.

Conyers released the following statement:

Our priority at South Carolina State University is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our students and employees. I cannot emphasize enough that the misguided actions of one person can put others unnecessarily at risk. One bad decision can disrupt the safety and security of everyone who lives, studies and works at SC State.

 

Students always must be vigilant about safety – both in their own behavior and those with whom they associate. Campus visitation is a privilege that must be exercised with the welfare of everyone in mind. You should never bring or invite untrustworthy individuals onto the campus with particular attention to avoiding illegal activity.

 

As a reminder, no weapons are allowed on campus, and violations result in both criminal charges and campus judicial proceedings that can lead to suspension or expulsion. The same applies to illegal drug trafficking.

 

South Carolina State University will continue to hold students accountable for any policy violations and illegal activity conducted by them or their guests.

 

Our Campus Police Department works hard to maintain security on the SC State campus, but they require the assistance of students and employees. We ask you to join us in maintaining a safe environment by always remaining alert and aware of your surroundings. I remind you that the best defense against trouble is that if you see something, say something.

 

— Alexander Conyers, SC State University President

According to S.C. State University, over the last year a $1 million plan was implemented to upgrade lighting and security technology, particularly around residence halls and classroom buildings. The effort included the installation of 700 cameras and 27 emergency call boxes across the campus. The university also has employed additional Campus Police officers, increased patrols and established a joint community policing station with other law enforcement agencies immediately adjacent to the campus at the corner of Goff and Russell Streets.