UPDATE: Shooting near Hardeeville High School now a homicide investigation

HARDEEVILLE, S.C. – [UPDATE 10/03/26 AT 9:26 a.m.] The Hardeeville Police Department has confirmed the shooting near Hardeeville High School is now being investigated as a homicide.

Officials say the shooting happened during the Hardeeville-Ridgeland game on Red Dam Road, which is right next to the entrance of the school.

Police say an estimated 300 to 400 people were at the game when the shooting occurred.

The school was placed on lockdown as officers responded, and that lockdown was lifted just after midnight.

[UPDATE 10/03/26 AT 12:40 a.m.] The Hardeeville Police Department is continuing to investigate a shooting reported in the area of Hardeeville High School on Friday, Oct. 2.

Police confirmed one person sustained a gunshot wound. No additional information has been released.

There was a heavy law enforcement presence in the area as officers investigated. Police asked the public to avoid the area to allow officers and emergency personnel to safely respond.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Police said additional information will be released as it becomes available.

This is a developing story. Check back with WTOC for updates.

[ORIGINAL STORY] The Hardeeville Police Department is responding to a report of shots fired in the area of Hardeeville High School.

Police said there is a heavy law enforcement presence in the area as officers investigate.

Members of the public are asked to avoid the area to allow officers and emergency personnel to safely conduct their response and investigation.

Police said this remains an active and ongoing investigation and additional information will be released as it becomes available.