{"id":5472,"date":"2025-10-06T08:29:39","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T08:29:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prepsaret.com\/news\/?p=5472"},"modified":"2025-10-06T08:29:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T08:29:39","slug":"south-carolina-state-university-remains-on-lockdown-after-two-shootings-leave-one-dead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prepsaret.com\/news\/south-carolina-state-university-remains-on-lockdown-after-two-shootings-leave-one-dead\/","title":{"rendered":"South Carolina State University Remains on Lockdown After Two Shootings Leave One Dead"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Key Points:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A woman was killed and a man injured in two separate shootings at South Carolina State University (SCSU) during homecoming celebrations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Authorities have charged an 18-year-old in connection with one incident, though investigations continue.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The historically Black university has canceled classes and events as police maintain an active lockdown and investigation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Tragedy Strikes During Homecoming Celebrations<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Carolina State University\u2019s campus in Orangeburg remains on lockdown after two separate shootings Saturday night left one woman dead and another man injured. The incidents occurred during the university\u2019s homecoming festivities, prompting the cancellation of weekend events and Monday <a href=\"https:\/\/prepsaret.com\/ged\/ged-prep-classes-in-south-carolina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">classes<\/a> as police continue to investigate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) confirmed the female victim, identified as 19-year-old Jaliyah Butler, was pronounced dead at MUSC Health Orangeburg. A second victim, a male guest, was flown to another hospital and remains hospitalized. Officials say both victims were <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> students but visitors attending homecoming events.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Authorities arrested 18-year-old Matthew Daniel McCoy, who now faces charges for carrying a firearm on school property and pointing a weapon. According to arrest documents, McCoy allegedly retrieved a loaded Glock from his vehicle and fired twice after witnessing a fight. However, police have not linked McCoy directly to either of the shootings that left Butler dead and the man wounded.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University President Alexander Conyers expressed condolences to the victims\u2019 families, saying, \u201cWe are cooperating fully with law enforcement as they investigate these senseless acts of violence. The safety and well-being of our students, employees, and guests remain our top priority.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Find Out:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/prepsaret.com\/ged\/does-harvard-accept-ged\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Does Harvard Accept GED<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Heightened Security and Ongoing Investigation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first shooting occurred near Hugine Suites, a student residential complex, triggering an immediate lockdown. Students were ordered to shelter in place while non-residents were directed off campus. The second shooting, which injured a male guest, took place later that evening. SLED has stated the two incidents are not believed to be connected at this time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In response, SCSU officials have tightened campus security, implementing controlled entry points, enhanced surveillance, and emergency communication protocols. Only students, staff, and investigators currently have campus access.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThroughout Homecoming Week, we worked closely with local and state agencies to ensure safety,\u201d said Gerald Hubbard Smalls, SCSU vice president for finance and administration. \u201cWe are grateful to our law enforcement partners for their professionalism and rapid response.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Counseling and support services are being offered through the university\u2019s Counseling and Self-Development Center as the campus community mourns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The shootings have sparked shock and sorrow across <a href=\"https:\/\/prepsaret.com\/praxis\/praxis-test-south-carolina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Carolina<\/a>. U.S. Representative Nancy Mace shared condolences on X, saying she was \u201cheartbroken by the tragic events\u201d and asked for prayers for \u201cthe victims, their families, and the entire Bulldog community.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SLED\u2019s investigation remains ongoing as South Carolina State University \u2014 the state\u2019s only public historically Black university \u2014 grapples with the aftermath of a weekend that was meant to celebrate unity but instead turned tragic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also in the News:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prepsaret.com\/news\/u-s-colleges-face-dual-pressures-from-declining-foreign-enrollment-and-trumps-new-higher-education-compact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Colleges Face Dual Pressures from Declining Foreign Enrollment<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prepsaret.com\/ged\/can-you-go-to-college-with-a-ged\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Can You Go to College with a GED?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Points: A woman was killed and a man injured in two separate shootings at South Carolina State University (SCSU) during homecoming celebrations. Authorities have charged an 18-year-old in connection with one incident, though investigations continue. The historically Black university has canceled classes and events as police maintain an active lockdown and investigation. 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