COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The University of South Carolina gave an all-clear after a shelter-in-place order was issued Sunday evening.

A Carolina Alert was issued just after 6:30 p.m., stating there was a reported active shooter at the Thomas Cooper Library. USC said this came after “a credible report” of a shooter, but subsequent alerts stated that there was no evidence of a shooter on campus.

A spokesperson for USC confirmed to WIS that no major injuries were reported and there were no confirmed reports of shots fired.

A Carolina Alert sent at 7:48 p.m. stated “a couple of students” were treated by EMS for minor injuries that occurred during evacuation. USC Alumni David Adams, and Brandon Vereen discuss the chaotic scene during after a active shooter was reported on South Carolina's cam

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