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Rep. Mace Misidentifies USC Student as Shooter, Sparks Safety Concerns

8/27/2025

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Republican Rep. Nancy Mace misidentified a USC student as a shooter during a lockdown; the student had an umbrella.
Mace has not issued an apology, citing fear and a desire to protect her son.
This incident adds to growing concerns about campus safety amid similar false reports at other universities.

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Story summary

Republican Rep. Nancy Mace misidentified a USC student as a shooter during a lockdown; the student had an umbrella.
Mace has not issued an apology, citing fear and a desire to protect her son.
This incident adds to growing concerns about campus safety amid similar false reports at other universities.