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South Carolina State University in Orangeburg County is on lockdown after reports of gunshots at Hugine Suites; the university has canceled its Homecoming concert and is cooperating with law enforcement investigations.
Human remains found in Holly Hill, South Carolina, have been confirmed to be those of 49-year-old Melissa Aguilar, who had been missing since August. The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office and the coroner's office seem to have a lack of communication and transparency, leading to frustration for Aguilar's family. The investigation is now focused on determining the manner of death and finding potential suspects, as well as addressing the mishandling of the remains and the lack of information provided to the family.
A 6-year-old child was accidentally shot and killed in a hunting accident near the Calhoun County line in South Carolina. The state Department of Natural Resources is investigating the incident, and the identity of the child has not been released.
All lanes on Interstate 26 eastbound in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, are blocked after a collision between a car and an 18-wheeler truck near mile-marker 164. The car veered off the road into a ditch and struck a tree, while the truck overturned. One person has been flown to a local hospital for treatment. Drivers are advised to take the Homestead Road exit-159 to U.S.-178, then onto S.C.-210 to rejoin I-26 at the 165-mile marker.
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office in South Carolina reported an officer-involved shooting at a residence on Norway Road. No injuries were reported, and the Sheriff's Office has requested the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division to conduct a separate investigation into the incident.