Police in St. Paul are investigating a shooting near Metropolitan State University Thursday afternoon that placed the school on a temporary lockdown.

St. Paul police say officers responded to reports of a shooting at Sixth Street East and Maria Avenue shortly before 12:30 p.m. Investigators believe the shooting was tied to a domestic incident.

The university was placed on lockdown around 12:40 p.m. out of an abundance of caution, police say. The lockdown was lifted at 1:06 p.m.

According to Metropolitan State University, the suspect is in custody, and there is no ongoing threat to the university. No injuries were reported.

"I'm thankful no one was hurt and everyone is safe. The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and faculty is our top priority. I'm grateful for the swift response by law enforcement and our campus safety team," said Ginny Arthur, president of the university.

For anonymous, confidential help, people can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224.