North Carolina Central University (NCCU) on Thursday was placed on lockdown on Thursday, with reports that a possible gunman was on the Durham campus. About 35 minutes later, the school lifted the lockdown measure.
The school wrote on Twitter: “Eagle Alert: The NCCU campus is on lockdown. Please stay away from all windows and doors. There is a possible active shooter on campus.”
It tweeted several minutes later that the “NCCU campus remains on lockdown. Please continue to shelter indoors.
WTVD-TV reported that crime tape and police activity were seen near the science building at the university.
A student told WTVD that he heard several gunshots followed by a siren. A teacher and students went inside a supply room and locked the door.
The station published an aerial photo on Twitter, showing a possible suspect in handcuffs being led out by police.
It is unclear if anyone was injured.
The school is located at 1801 Fayetteville St. in Durham, N.C.
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