Lockdown is lifted at South Carolina State and Claflin universities after students were warned of 'shots fired'

Shots were fired at the South Carolina State University on Tuesday, per a university alert.

The South Carolina State University and nearby Claflin University were put on lockdown after an alert was sent to students.

The lockdowns were lifted by 12.45pm, a SCSU spokesperson told DailyMail.com.

Both Orangeburg schools were put on lockdown at about 11.30am, after Claflin's alert system issued a message about a possible shooting at SCSU, according to ABC 15. 

A suspect was reportedly seen at the scene and wearing all black and a ski mask, per the outlet. 

Students at both campuses received text messages instructing them to 'shelter in place as police investigate.'

This is a developing story. 

South Carolina State University has been put on lockdown after reports of shots fired

Both schools are on lockdown since 11.30am, after Claflin's alert system issued a message about a possible shooting