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Deadly Shootings at South Carolina State University's Homecoming

10/6/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Two shootings at South Carolina State University's Homecoming on October 4 left one dead and two injured.
The deceased is 19-year-old Jaliyah Butler; a male guest was hospitalized, and a third person was injured while fleeing.
18-year-old Matthew Daniel McCoy is charged with firearm offenses; it remains unclear which shooting.
Counseling services are offered; a virtual town hall is scheduled.

History

Historical Context

The 2023 shootings at South Carolina State University's Homecoming reflect a troubling legacy of violence in the state, echoing the 2015 Charleston church shooting that killed nine. The 1968 Orangeburg Massacre, where police killed three student protesters, also highlights systemic racial tensions. The recent incident, resulting in the death of 19-year-old Jaliyah Butler, raises urgent calls for improved campus safety and gun control measures.

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Story summary

Two shootings at South Carolina State University's Homecoming on October 4 left one dead and two injured.
The deceased is 19-year-old Jaliyah Butler; a male guest was hospitalized, and a third person was injured while fleeing.
18-year-old Matthew Daniel McCoy is charged with firearm offenses; it remains unclear which shooting.
Counseling services are offered; a virtual town hall is scheduled.

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