ORANGEBURG, S.C. — South Carolina State University's president is urging students to be accountable and cautious about who they invite on the campus after an incident between two non-students ended in gunfire on Friday.
The university announced on Saturday that a shooting happened in a campus residential complex around 7:30 p.m. and left one person wounded. The university said the wound did not appear to be life-threatening. Officials said campus police secured the scene immediately and determined that the shooter left the campus.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is assisting in the investigation.
In the aftermath of the shooting and what the university described as "other guest-related incidents," President Alexander Conyers cautioned students to be careful about who they invite on the campus.
"I cannot emphasize enough that the misguided actions of one person can put others unnecessarily at risk," Conyers said. "One bad decision can disrupt the safety and security of everyone who lives, studies and works at SC State."
He added that students must be vigilant regarding their safety through their behavior and the actions of those with whom they associate.
"Campus visitation is a privilege that must be exercised with the welfare of everyone in mind," he said. "You should never bring or invite untrustworthy individuals onto the campus with particular attention to avoiding illegal activity."
The president also reminded students and those who intend to visit the campus that weapons and illegal drugs are not allowed and could result in criminal charges, suspension or expulsion.
To secure the campus further, officials said the university had implemented a $1 million plan to upgrade lighting and security technology around residence halls and class buildings. This includes the installation of 700 cameras and 27 emergency call boxes.
The university said it has also increased its number of campus officers and patrols while establishing a joint police station utilized by campus police and neighboring law-enforcement agencies.
Authorities didn't release additional information about Friday's shooting, what preceded it or whether they've identified a suspect as the investigation continues.