The University of South Carolina (USC) issued a crucial update at 7:11 p.m. EDT Sunday, stating there is "no evidence of an Active Shooter at this time" following earlier reports that triggered campus-wide emergency protocols.

However, police continue searching affected buildings on the Columbia campus, and the shelter-in-place order remains in effect.

Why It Matters

This latest incident comes off the heels of reports of possible active shooter sightings on the campuses of Villanova University and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga this week.

Active-shooter alerts on college campuses have triggered emergency actions and widespread alarm nationwide in recent years.

What To Know

The updated Carolina Alert represents a significant development from the initial emergency notificat

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