Clyburn Statement on Shootings at South Carolina State University

<p><strong>COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA&nbsp;</strong>—&nbsp;<strong>Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement on the shootings at South Carolina State University on Saturday, October 4:</strong></p>

<p>“I offer my sincere condolences and heartfelt empathies to the victims of the shootings that took place at South Carolina State University. As a &#8216;loyal son&#8217; and proud alumnus of SCSU, this incident is a horrific tragedy to many of us who celebrated homecoming this weekend.</p>

<p>“Homecoming is about students, their friends and families, none of whom should be subjected to such senseless acts. The epidemic of gun violence exacts far too high a toll on our communities – and we experienced it happening right here in South Carolina and Montgomery, Alabama this past weekend.</p>

<p>“None of the victims, or currently identified perpetrators, are South Carolina State students.&nbsp; But these shootings call into question “open carry” laws that make the lives of college administrators difficult and put the lives of innocents at risk.</p>

<p>&#8220;But we know something fundamental needs to change to protect South Carolinians from these kinds of tragedies.&nbsp; The scourge of violence must end, and it is incumbent upon all of us to do what is right to safeguard our communities.”</p>

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