In the late hours of a Sunday evening in Orangeburg, South Carolina, the life of 27-year-old Safiya Daniels, a female resident of Irmo, was tragically cut short by gunfire. The shooting occurred on August 21, 2022, on Buckley Street, in close proximity to the South Carolina State University campus. Daniels was rushed to the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg, but she ultimately succumbed to her injuries.
The incident, which also left at least three other individuals wounded, created a
chaotic scene that prompted a temporary lockdown of the nearby university. For approximately two hours, from midnight until 2 a.m., the campus was secured, with no vehicles permitted to enter or exit and students advised to remain in their residence halls. Among the injured was a student from the university, who was reported to be in stable condition. Another student sustained injuries from a fall during the ensuing confusion.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, details about the circumstances and potential perpetrators were scarce. The Orangeburg Department of Public Safety initiated an investigation, but initial reports indicated that there was no information available regarding a shooter or shooters, nor a possible motive for the attack. An autopsy for Safiya Daniels was scheduled to be performed later that week.
As of the latest available information, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with the death of Safiya Daniels. The investigation into the shooting that claimed her life and injured several others remains without a publicly reported resolution.
