Updated statement regarding fatal shooting at SC State

Classes have been canceled through Monday.

ORANGEBURG, S.C. -- The State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has confirmed two deaths and one injury following the South Carolina State University campus shooting on Thursday evening.

An SC State student remains hospitalized. The university cannot release the identity of the student at this time. His condition has not been provided to the university.

The two deceased men are not students but were visiting campus as guests of a student. SLED is leading the investigation and will provide details as available.

Our prayers go out to the victims and their families who were impacted by this incident.

The university has lifted the campus lockdown that was implemented last night. At this time, there are no known threats to campus.

Classes have been canceled through Monday, and all weekend activities are canceled. Saturday’s men's basketball game against Morgan State at the Smith-Middleton-Hamilton Memorial Center has been postponed to Feb.25.

The safety and well-being of all university students, employees and guests are our priority. Students are encouraged to use the counseling services provided by the university on campus.

The university will continue to provide updates as appropriate. All news media inquiries related to the investigation should be directed to SLED.

SLED’s investigation is active and ongoing. More information may be available as the case continues. Anyone with information can provide tips to SLED by emailing tips@sled.sc.gov and/or calling 886-472-8477.