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‘No evidence’ of active shooter at the University of South Carolina

A shooter had been reported at the campus library Sunday evening. Two students suffered minor injuries while evacuating.

University of South Carolina issues all clear after unconfirmed reports of active shooter

University of South Carolina students were told to shelter in place Sunday after an unconfirmed report of an active shooter ...

South Carolina campus alert ends after police find no evidence of gunfire

A report of an active shooter at USC’s Thomas Cooper Library prompted evacuations before officials gave the all-clear.

No evidence of shooting found on USC’s campus

The University of South Carolina says there was no evidence of a shooting after a call caused a shelter-in-place order Sunday ...
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USC confirms swatting hoax led to active shooter alert, students describe “scary” experience

"You're really powerless. It definitely felt powerless to be sitting there, barricaded and you have no idea where your ...

False USC shooting alert was triggered by ‘swatting hoax,’ university says

Police said a false report of an active gunman on USC’s campus triggered an active shooter alert Sunday night, causing panic at the Columbia-based college.

Decision made on Rahsul Faison’s future with South Carolina

South Carolina initially built its case to the NCAA on Faison’s eligibility clock and the hardship he encountered during his ...
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Active shooter reports at University of South Carolina was swatting hoax, university police say

The University of South Carolina Police Department said it believes the active shooter reports Sunday night were part of a swatting hoax. Police said they got two separate calls Sunday at 6:30:42 p.m.

Here’s how to best survive an active shooter at University of South Carolina & other places

The FBI calls it run, hide, or fight. This is important because most situations are over before police arrive.