ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WIS) – Police are looking for a man who they said sexually assaulted someone at a dorm on South Carolina State University’s campus Wednesday night.
The assault caused South Carolina State University to go on a campus-wide lockdown, according to the school’s emergency alert system.
The alert was sent out by text message around 9 p.m. and said the assault happened at Hugine Suites, building F. Students were advised to shelter in place at the time.
Police were searching for a man in a white t-shirt, blue sweatpants and small starter dreadlocks, the alert read.
University police have not yet made any arrests, according to education officials.
WIS News 10 requested access to the incident report regarding this assault and was told it was not yet completed.
SCSU released a statement on the incident that said:
“South Carolina State University issued a lockdown alert to students and employees on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, at approximately 9 p.m., after Campus Police were notified of a complaint of criminal sexual assault levied by a student in a campus residence hall.
Campus Police lifted the lockdown around 11:30 p.m.
The South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is leading the investigation with the assistance of campus police. Any inquiries regarding the incident should be directed to SLED.
Sonja Bennett-Bellamy, SC State vice president for communications, marketing and strategic alliances, said the administration takes this report seriously and responds to all allegations brought to its attention. The university has a zero-tolerance policy regarding serious criminal acts.
Bennett-Bellamy noted that over the last two years, SC State has implemented numerous initiatives to enhance safety on the campus, including technology and personnel that aid in investigations regarding criminal activity:
The university continues to educate students about best practices for maintaining safety and security both on and off campus. This includes walking in groups after dark, locking residence hall doors and vehicles, locking up valuables in secure locations and making sure all visitors are well known by them.
Students are encouraged to contact Campus Police at 803-378-4754 or dial 911 to report situations of emergency or criminal activity. Campus residents also are encouraged to report complaints to the residence hall supervisory staff.”
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