Metropolitan State University lockdown lifted after shots fired

Metropolitan State University in St. Paul was temporarily placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon after a man fired shots near the campus, reportedly aiming at his mother in what police believe was a domestic incident. The shooting occurred around 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of Sixth Street East and Maria Avenue, prompting the university to lock down from 12:40 p.m. to 1:06 p.m. as a precaution. No injuries were reported, and police quickly located and took the suspect into custody. Authorities initially provided minimal details, but later clarified the nature of the incident and confirmed the absence of injuries. The situation was managed swiftly, with both campus and law enforcement protocols enacted to ensure public safety.