Active shooter reported on the University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus

Update after active shooter reported on the University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus at Thomas Cooper Library.Latest update: 7:20 p.m.Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott told WYFF News 4’s Nate Stanley that an “all clear” as been given. Latest from university: 7:13 p.m.”No evident of an Active Shooter at this time. Police are searching affected buildings. Please continue to shelter in place until there is an all clear. Avoid the area. Evacuate the area or seek safe shelter and barricade yourself in a safe area as necessary until further notice. Defend yourself if you encounter the suspect. Obey public safety officials’ commands. Public safety officials are on the scene. Additional safety information can be found at https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/law_enforcement_and_safety/emergency-procedures/active-shooter/index.php. Please monitor www.sc.edu/CarolinaAlert and local media for more information and updates. “Earlier update: An active shooter has been reported on the University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus at Thomas Cooper Library. An alert sent to students and staff through Carolina Alert said the following: “Subject is reported as a white male with black pants, approximately 6 feet tall and still in the area. Avoid the area. Evacuate the area or seek safe shelter and barricade yourself in a safe area as necessary until further notice. Defend yourself if you encounter the suspect. Obey public safety officials’ commands. Public safety officials are on the scene. Additional safety information can be found at here. https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/law_enforcement_and_safety/emergency-procedures/active-shooter/index.php. Please monitor www.sc.edu/CarolinaAlert and local media for more information and updates.”