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8 Reported Injured After Shooter Alert at Ohio State University 8 Reported Injured After Shooter Alert at Ohio State University
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At least eight people were taken to the hospital on Monday morning after an “active shooter” was reported on the campus of Ohio State University, according to Columbus Fire Department officials. Campus officials urged students to take shelter and “Run Hide Fight.” At least eight people were taken to the hospital on Monday morning after a shooting was reported on the campus of Ohio State University, according to Columbus Fire Department officials. Campus officials urged students to take shelter and “Run Hide Fight.”
The shooting was reported in Watts Hall, a building at the heart of the university’s sprawling Columbus campus that houses materials science and engineering programs. Heavily armed SWAT teams could be seen making their way up a stairwell of a parking garage. The shooting was reported in Watts Hall, a building at the heart of the university’s sprawling Columbus campus that houses materials science and engineering programs. Heavily armed SWAT teams could be seen making their way up a stairwell of a parking garage. The “Run Hide Fight” alert has become standard protocol at many universities for active shooting situations.
Fire department officials reported that eight people had been transported to nearby hospitals, one in critical condition. It was not immediately clear whether the shooting was still in progress. Fire department officials reported that eight people had been transported to nearby hospitals, one in critical condition.
At 10:35 a.m., nearly 40 minutes after initially reporting the threat, Ohio State posted on Twitter that students should continue to shelter in place. A university spokesman did not immediately respond to a message seeking further details. At 11:32 a.m., the campus emergency alert system texted: “Shelter in Place lifted. Scene is now secure. ALL classes are canceled on Columbus campus for the remainder of the day.”
A university spokesman did not immediately respond to a message seeking further details.
The F.B.I., through its office in Cincinnati, said it was “assisting” the campus police. The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives also said agents from its Columbus office were responding to the shooting.The F.B.I., through its office in Cincinnati, said it was “assisting” the campus police. The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives also said agents from its Columbus office were responding to the shooting.
Gov. John Kasich of Ohio posted on Twitter that he was praying for people on campus, whom he encouraged to “be safe” and “listen to first responders.” Mr. Kasich also postponed a public appearance planned for Monday afternoon.Gov. John Kasich of Ohio posted on Twitter that he was praying for people on campus, whom he encouraged to “be safe” and “listen to first responders.” Mr. Kasich also postponed a public appearance planned for Monday afternoon.