BREAKING: Gunman kills two, injures one as US university placed on lockdown

Two people lost their lives and another sustained injuries following a shooting at a residential university complex in the US state of South Carolina late Thursday. The incident triggered an extended lockdown on campus and led to the cancellation of classes, according to an official statement.

The shooting occurred at South Carolina State University’s Orangeburg campus after authorities received reports of gunfire at about 9:15 p.

m. (0215 GMT), university officials said in a news release. The identities of the deceased have not been disclosed, and officials have yet to provide an update on the condition of the injured person.
Law enforcement officers and investigators remained at the scene for hours, securing the परिसर and carrying out searches as the lockdown continued overnight in Orangeburg.
University administrators announced that counseling services would be offered to students and staff in the aftermath of the incident. They also confirmed that Friday’s classes were canceled as investigations continue. (AA)