South Carolina State University was placed on lockdown late Saturday night after a reported shooting near a student housing facility on campus, the Orangeburg institution announced.

The historically black university issued an alert around 11 p.m., canceling a homecoming concert and urging all students to return to their dorms after shots were fired at Hugine Suites, officials posted on the school’s website.

“The South Carolina State University campus is on lockdown following a shooting,” the alert warned.

South Carolina State University in Orangeburg was placed on lockdown Saturday night after a reported shooting. Jacob – stock.adobe.com

“The Homecoming concert scheduled for tonight has been canceled. If you are not a current student, please do not attempt to come to campus. Hugine

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