University of South Carolina campus locked down over false active shooter report, two students slightly injured.

On August 24, 2025, an active shooter report was issued at the University of South Carolina's Columbia campus, causing a lockdown and evacuation. Initial reports of gunfire near the Thomas Cooper Library led to a search, but authorities later confirmed there was no evidence of a shooting. Two students sustained minor injuries during the evacuation. The suspect was described as a white male, six feet tall, wearing black pants. The library remained closed as public safety officials continued to monitor the situation.