USC student killed in mistaken home entry, police report.
Tragic Incident: University Student Fatally Shot in Columbia
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a University of South Carolina student lost his life in the early hours of Saturday. Nicholas Anthony Donofrio, a 20-year-old sophomore from Connecticut, was fatally shot as he mistakenly attempted to enter the wrong home on his off-campus street.
The Columbia Police Department responded to reports of a home burglary and shooting, only to find Mr. Donofrio’s lifeless body on a front porch around 2 a.m. He had suffered a gunshot wound to his upper body.
According to preliminary information, it appears that Mr. Donofrio lived on the same street where the incident occurred. However, he unknowingly tried to enter a different residence. The shooting took place in a Columbia neighborhood adjacent to the university campus.
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The identity of the shooter and whether any charges have been filed remain undisclosed at this time. The Columbia Police Department is actively investigating the incident and is collaborating with the Fifth Circuit Solicitor’s Office to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
It is a devastating blow for the university community, as classes had just resumed for the fall semester. The university expressed its condolences and assured students that support and resources are available to those affected by this tragedy.
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