UPDATE (8:06PM) – The all-clear was given on the USC campus following earlier reports of an active shooter.

“There is no ongoing emergency at this time; you no longer need to shelter in place. The Thomas Cooper Library building remains closed until further notice,” stated public safety officials.

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UPDATE (7:50PM) – Campus public safety officials reported that EMS was treating a “couple of students” with minor injuries sustained during evacuation and emphasized there is still no active shooter threat on campus.

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UPDATE (7:20PM) – USC’s emergency notification system indicated there was no evidence of an active shooter at the time; however, authorities are surveying affected buildings. Individuals are advised to continue sheltering in place until an “all-clear” is issued.

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – Authorities are responding Sunday to an active incident on the University of South Carolina’s campus in Columbia.

A post from ‘Carolina Alert,’ the college’s emergency notification system, reported an active shooter at the Thomas Cooper Library. The message was also displayed on the college’s website, but it did not specify whether a shooting occurred.

“Subject is reported as a white male with black pants, approximately 6 feet tall and still in the area,” the alert indicated. “Avoid the area. Evacuate the area or seek safe shelter and barricade yourself in a safe area as necessary until further notice. Defend yourself if you encounter the suspect. Follow the commands of public safety officials.”

People are asked to avoid the area and to seek shelter until further notice.

Law enforcement officials are on the scene.