University of South Carolina gives alert for active shooter on Columbia campus

An active shooter was reported on the campus of the University of South Carolina on Sunday evening, according to an emergency alert.

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An active shooter has been reported on the Columbia campus at South Carolina on Sunday evening. An alert was posted to the Law Enforcement and Safety page on the school’s website.

The alert noted the active shooter was reported on campus at the Thomas Cooper Library, and all were being urged to avoid the area. Public safety officials were on the scene.

“Evacuate the area or seek safe shelter and barricade yourself in a safe area as necessary until further notice. Defend yourself if you encounter the suspect,” the alert stated.

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