Coastal Carolina is currently on lockdown after a fatal shooting happened off-campus. Here’s everything you need to know about the school’s nearby shooting and sudden lockdown.
What happened at Coastal Carolina?
Today there was a shooting at off-campus housing The Cove, where one victim was confirmed dead Monday afternoon. The housing was close to Coastal Carolina’s campus and several students live there, despite it not being directly associated with the school.
According to Lt. Selena Small of the Conway Police Department, “Today at approximately 3:25 p.m. officers of Conway Police Department responded to The Cove Apartments located at 1142 Highway 544 in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival officers located one male victim that was deceased from his injuries.”
Photo from the scene of the deadly shooting at The Cove, per @LizCooperABC15 and @wpdeabc15 pic.twitter.com/HZMrfrTsfV
— The Chanticleer News (@thechanticleer) May 2, 2016
The incident apparently occurred outside in the building’s parking lot. One suspect is in custody, but according to The Chanticleer, one suspect is still at large.
#UPDATE: We are getting reports that there is still a suspect at large in connection to the shooting at The Cove. Stay inside!
— The Chanticleer News (@thechanticleer) May 2, 2016
Reactions to the Shooting
The campus is currently on lockdown. School officials are urging students and faculty to remain inside and report and suspicious behavior.
#UPDATE: COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY IS ON LOCKDOWN. ALL students and facility staff are to stay in place on campus till further notice.
— The Chanticleer News (@thechanticleer) May 2, 2016
Finals for today are cancelled until further notice.
#CCU: Future final exams will not take place until the lockdown is lifted. Everyone is being asked to stay put.
— The Chanticleer News (@thechanticleer) May 2, 2016
#CCU, please understand that a lockdown is in place for a reason. Stay where you are until you're told otherwise.
— The Chanticleer News (@thechanticleer) May 2, 2016
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Conway Police Department at 843-248-1790.
CCU Reactions
Prayers up for Coastal Carolina
— Kevin Russell (@ktrglobalhoops) May 2, 2016
I'm reminded of how quickly things can change, safety shattered, joy of finishing classes, diminished. Pray for our CCU community. #CCUnited
— Amy Haggard (@AimesHags) May 2, 2016
CCU tripping this last week of school, y'all be safe
— Quiese🏁 (@mvrquiese_) May 2, 2016
This happens EVERYWHERE. So to say, CCU is the only campus this happens to, is just ridiculous. With that being said, stay safe & prayers 💙
— Kelsie Miller (@kelsmilla) May 2, 2016
Hoping everybody at #CCU staying safe right now. 🙏
— Lindsay Hickman (@lindsayhickman_) May 2, 2016
Prayers for CCU
— Nikki M (@NikayliaMasello) May 2, 2016
Last week of School and folk gotta act out #Ccu 🤔
— Jimmy Jas (@jazzyfresh_10) May 2, 2016
