At Least 1 Dead, Another Injured as 2 Separate Shootings at S.C. College's Homecoming Celebrations Force Campus Lockdown By Bailey Richards

At least one person is dead and another is in the hospital after two separate shootings at an HBCU in South Carolina.

On Saturday, Oct. 4, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) launched an investigation following two separate shootings at South Carolina State University (SCSU) in Orangeburg that had taken place that evening.

A woman was killed in one of the shootings and a man was rushed to the hospital after being injured in the second incident, SLED said in a news release obtained by PEOPLE.

The HBCU initially issued an alert after reports of shots at Hugine Suites, a student housing facility on campus, according to local outlets WCIV, WRDW and WIS News 10. The shootings occurred during homecoming celebrations following an annual football game, WRDW reported, citing officials.

“The shootings are not believed to be connected at this time, however, SLED’s investigations are active and ongoing,” SLED said, per the news release.

The identities of the woman killed and the man injured have not yet been made public.

The campus remained in lockdown on Sunday, Oct. 5, with an official alert on the SCSU website providing students and visitors with instructions.

“The South Carolina State University campus is on lockdown following a shooting,” the alert reads. “All Homecoming events scheduled for Sunday have been canceled. If you are not a current student, please do not attempt to come to campus.”

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The alert also instructs any residents of Hugine Suites, who are not currently in the dormitory, to report to Smith–Hammond–Middleton Memorial Center, an Orangeburg arena. Anyone in the dorm, meanwhile, should “stay put,” the alert says.

“Students in other residence halls return to your rooms. Off-campus residents, please exit the campus,” the alert concludes.

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In a statement obtained by WCHSTV SCSU President Alexander Conyers said, “We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the young woman who lost her life and to all who have been affected.”

“We are cooperating fully with law enforcement as they investigate these senseless acts of violence. The safety and well-being of our students, employees, and guests remain our top priority,” contiuned Conyers, adding, “I ask everyone to continue caring for one another.”

SLED is continuing to actively investigate the shootings and is appealing for witnesses.

“Anyone with information about either of the incidents can call SLED at (866) 472-8477 or email [email protected],” the agency said.

Orangeburg County Coroner Sean Fogle did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment on Oct. 5.