Ohio State Univ. says a shelter-in-place warning has been lifted and the scene is secure following reports of an active shooter and at least seven people injured. Ohio State tweeted that all classes would be canceled for the rest of the day. (Nov. 28)
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Columbus police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 8:56 a.m. ET to active shooter at Watts Hall on the Ohio State University campus at 19th Avenue and College Road.
Ohio State University recommended anyone in the vicinity to shelter in place shortly before 10 a.m. Monday and gave a Run Hide Fight alert at 8:56 a.m. ET.
Early reports indicated at least seven people have been transported to area hospitals, apparently with gunshot wounds. The fire department reported eight people were transported to hospitals, and one patient was in critical condition. The fire department also reported that a suspect was dead at the scene. At least six ambulances were lined up on Woodruff Avenue just west of High Street staging near the active shooter incident.
The entire Ohio State University campus is on lockdown.
Ohio State University is telling students there’s an active shooter on campus and they should “Run Hide Fight.” The shooter was reportedly spotted at Watts Hall, a science and engineering building. Police vehicles were seen at the scene. (Nov. 28)
UPDATE 1/2 : Shelter in Place lifted. Scene is now secure. ALL classes are canceled on Columbus campus for the remainder of the day.
— OSU Emergency Mngmnt (@OSU_EMFP) November 28, 2016
Buckeye Alert: Active Shooter on campus. Run Hide Fight. Watts Hall. 19th and College.
— OSU Emergency Mngmnt (@OSU_EMFP) November 28, 2016
Buckeye Alert: Continue to shelter in place in north campus area. Follow directions of Police on scene.
— OSU Police (@OSUPOLICE) November 28, 2016
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Police cars, fire truck and ambulance line 19th and College avenues near location where active shooter was reported pic.twitter.com/FKJXSMQnan
— The Lantern (@TheLantern) November 28, 2016
Police have told Lantern staff to steer clear from Woodruff. pic.twitter.com/IHApeAEr5V
— The Lantern (@TheLantern) November 28, 2016
Ambulances line Woodruff Avenue, street is blocked off between High and College pic.twitter.com/oQD7rhjP7y
— The Lantern (@TheLantern) November 28, 2016
Police are continuing to secure the area. Follow @OSUPOLICE for updates. pic.twitter.com/7jp6vhgX6o
— The Lantern (@TheLantern) November 28, 2016