COLUMBIA, S.C. — The University of South Carolina says shots have been fired at its new School of Public Health in downtown Columbia.
The school issued two alerts on the shooting via its emergency system and Twitter on Thursday. The alerts said people should seek safe shelter and remain indoors.
SHORS FIRED AT NEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. Seek safe shelter. Obey officials. Check http://t.co/ipfeTV7Cf3 for more info.
— Carolina Alert (@CarolinaAlert) February 5, 2015
SHOOTING AT NEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. Remain indoors. Obey officials. http://t.co/fWJdCbdExJ
— Carolina Alert (@CarolinaAlert) February 5, 2015
There was no immediate word on injuries or the number of suspects who might be involved.
A Columbia police spokeswoman referred questions to the school. A school spokesman would not immediately comment.
The shooting happened a couple of blocks from the Statehouse in downtown Columbia.
JUST IN: University of South Carolina says shots fired at its School of Public Health http://t.co/wYr2OMu0z2 pic.twitter.com/Arh8dXrziW
— CBSN (@CBSNLive) February 5, 2015
#BREAKING UPDATES: Shooting at on the campus of the University of South Carolina: http://t.co/NzrLSmxifH pic.twitter.com/Ts3p77EvYc
— 8 News NOW (@8NewsNow) February 5, 2015