The University of South Carolina (USC) issued an all-clear after a campus-wide alert regarding an unconfirmed active shooter. Police investigated the library following reports but found no evidence of an active shooter or gunfire. The situation caused temporary panic, but officials confirmed there were no serious injuries and no shots fired. Videos circulating on social media claiming to show a suspect with a weapon were determined to be false. This alert follows similar incidents at other campuses in the region, further highlighting the need for vigilance in the face of such reports.