SC State remains on lockdown after shootings, 18-year-old charged

Photo courtesy: Hugine Suites, X

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) — According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), 18-year-old Matthew Daniel McCoy is being charged with “Pointing and Presenting a Firearm at a Person, and Carrying a Weapon on School Property” following two shootings that occurred on Saturday evening.

McCoy was booked into the Orangeburg County Detention Center. Arrest warrants show that McCoy had a loaded Glock handgun in his vehicle — parked on campus.

A woman was killed in one of the shootings. Her identity has not yet been released by the Orangeburg County Coroner’s Office.

SLED reports that a man was injured in the second shooting, and is currently in the hospital.

The shootings are not believe to be connected at this time, however, SLED says its investigations are active and ongoing.

Anyone with information on either incidents should call (866) 472-8477 and/or email tips@sled.sc.gov.

McCoy’s case will be prosecuted by the 1st Circuit Solicitor’s Office. The SLED investigation was requested by the South Carolina State University Department of Public Safety.

The investigation comes after South Carolina State issued a lockdown on campus after reports of a shooting at Hugine Suites on Saturday night. According to the university’s website, the campus remains on lockdown, cancelling classes for Monday, and cancelling all Homecoming events scheduled for Sunday:

U.S. Senator Tim Scott released the following statement following the shootings:

“My prayers are with the family and loved ones of the young woman who was killed, and for the full recovery of those injured at South Carolina State University. Homecoming is meant to be a time of celebration and community. My heart goes out to the entire Bulldog community as they face this tragic news. We are grateful to the law enforcement officers who responded swiftly to protect lives and who continue working diligently to bring answers and justice. In the face of such senseless violence, I remain committed to helping ensure that campuses are safe and secure learning environments for all.”

Concerned parents are asked to visit the Public Safety checkpoint at the Chestnut Street, Wilkerson Boulevard Gate or call the school’s police department at 803-536-7188.