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A suspect dead, 8+ injured in Ohio State University attack A suspect dead, 8+ injured in Ohio State University attack
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Ohio State University in Columbus has been placed on lockdown due to reports of an active shooter on campus. At least one person appears to have been killed and there are reports of multiple injuries.Ohio State University in Columbus has been placed on lockdown due to reports of an active shooter on campus. At least one person appears to have been killed and there are reports of multiple injuries.
The Buckeyes got an alert message from the university authorities instructing them to “Run Hide Fight.” The incident was pinpointed to “Watts Hall. 19th [Avenue] and College [Road].”The Buckeyes got an alert message from the university authorities instructing them to “Run Hide Fight.” The incident was pinpointed to “Watts Hall. 19th [Avenue] and College [Road].”
According to one student, the shooting started in the neighboring Macquigg Laboratory.According to one student, the shooting started in the neighboring Macquigg Laboratory.
Another student tweeted out that the police “tackled” the suspect and surrounded him outside, but the report has not been officially confirmed.Another student tweeted out that the police “tackled” the suspect and surrounded him outside, but the report has not been officially confirmed.
Local media have reported that “at least three people were shot” on campus. The authorities are yet to release any information. Students are still being instructed to shelter in place.Local media have reported that “at least three people were shot” on campus. The authorities are yet to release any information. Students are still being instructed to shelter in place.
Seven people have been taken to the hospital, one of them in critical condition, WCMH reported, citing the Columbus Fire Department. Subsequent reports spoke of nine people injured. Eight people have been taken to the hospital, one of them in critical condition, WCMH reported, citing the Columbus Fire Department. A ninth person was being treated for injuries at the scene and may still be transported to a nearby hospital.
Watts Hall is the engineering building.Watts Hall is the engineering building.
The suspect is described as “male, black, light complexion, short hair,” according to scanner traffic.The suspect is described as “male, black, light complexion, short hair,” according to scanner traffic.
The FBI has been called in to assist with the OSU Police Department, who is taking the lead, the FBI's Cincinnati office tweeted.The FBI has been called in to assist with the OSU Police Department, who is taking the lead, the FBI's Cincinnati office tweeted.
OSU's flagship campus in Columbus has nearly 60,000 students. It is one of the country's largest universities.OSU's flagship campus in Columbus has nearly 60,000 students. It is one of the country's largest universities.
Facebook created a Safety Check for the incident, allowing people in Columbus to mark themselves as unharmed. The incident reportedly began when a car rammed into people evacuating Watts Hall during a fire alarm around 9:40am local time. At least two people got out of the car, one with a knife or a machete and one with a gun, law enforcement sources told the Columbus Dispatch. However, police have not confirmed whether a second suspect was involved.
“This car just swerved and ran into a whole group of people,” student Nicole Kreinbrink told NBC News. “It hit a cop really bad.”
Facebook activated a Safety Check for the incident, allowing people in Columbus to mark themselves as unharmed.
The shelter in place was lifted after an hour and a half, though some locations on campus remain closed, OSU Police said. Classes have been canceled for the remainder of the day.The shelter in place was lifted after an hour and a half, though some locations on campus remain closed, OSU Police said. Classes have been canceled for the remainder of the day.