Weapons — Orangeburg, SC — reported 2026-07-15

SUMMARY

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has filed an additional murder charge against an 18-year-old man in connection with a fatal shooting at South Carolina State University.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Weapons
  • Location: Orangeburg, SC
  • Date reported: 2026-07-15
  • Suspect: male, age 18
  • Victim(s): 2 (two people were killed, and a third was injured)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The shooting occurred inside a room at the Hugine Suites residence hall.
  • Khamanti Lytrel Kennedy, 18, was charged with murder.
  • Kennedy arrived with three people in his vehicle.
  • Surveillance video showed Kennedy running from the location.
  • The victims were identified as Henry L. Crittington, 19, and Terrell Thomas, 18.