SLED Charges Orangeburg County Man with Murder Following Fatal Shooting at SC State
Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged Khamanti Lytrel Kennedy, 18, with Murder on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The SLED investigation was requested by the South Carolina State University Department of Public Safety.
Details can be found in the attached warrant.
Kennedy was booked into the Orangeburg County Detention Center.
The case will be prosecuted by the 1st Circuit Solicitor’s Office.
SLED is investigating a shooting that occurred on the campus of South Carolina State University on Thursday, February 12, 2026, where two people were killed and one person was injured. The incident happened inside a room in the Hugine Suites housing complex. Three men were shot. Two of the men died, and one is being treated for his injuries at the hospital. The deceased have been identified by the Orangeburg County Coroner as Henry L. Crittington, 19, and Terrell Thomas, 18.
SLED’s investigation is active and ongoing at this time. Anyone with information can provide tips to SLED by emailing tips@sled.sc.gov and/or calling (866) 472-8477.
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