Claflin University went on lockdown following shooting incident at SC State

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ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO)– According to Claflin University the school’s campus went on lockdown today after a shooting incident at SC State University.

In a letter from the school’s President Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack, he states that a SC State student ran into Claflin’s dinning hall while seeking safety.

The letter also went on to say the student suffered minor injuries from broken glass but was receiving care.

Dr. Warmack says the school went on lockdown as a precautionary measure to manage the potential threat and secure the school.

Following the events of today, the school will be hosting an all-campus meeting on Tuesday night at 6 p.m.

Letter from Claflin University President following school’s lockdown:

Dear Campus Community:

Earlier today, a shooting incident occurred on the campus of South Carolina State University. Following this unfortunate event, a South Carolina State student, while seeking safety, ran into our dining hall. The student suffered minor injuries from broken glass but is now safe and receiving care.

This incident caused understandable panic and distress among our community members. In response to this incident, we took immediate and proactive steps to ensure the safety and security of all individuals on campus. We promptly notified the campus community, initiated a lockdown, and our campus officers quickly responded to the situation. These actions were taken out of an abundance of caution to manage the potential threat and to secure the campus.

I want to reassure you that the safety of our students, faculty, and staff remains our highest priority. Our quick response and the measures we have implemented are part of our ongoing commitment to maintain a safe and secure campus environment.

To address any concerns, answer questions, and discuss our campus safety protocols, Dr. Durant along with Student Government Association (SGA) and Student Activities Board (SAB) leadership will host an all-campus meeting tonight at 6 pm in WVM. This meeting will provide an opportunity for us to come together, share information, and discuss our values as a Claflin community.

As always, our goal is to keep our students and the campus safe. We are here to support you and are committed to continuing to take all necessary measures to ensure your well-being.

I look forward to seeing you at tonight’s meeting.