At least nine people were injured and taken to the hospital after an active shooter was reported at Ohio State University Campus. The fire department noted that nine are in stable condition, one in critical and a suspect was dead.
UPDATE: 9 people transported from OSU to area hospitals; 8 stabilized, 1 in critical condition, reports @10TV https://t.co/ph6QRKE0Rx pic.twitter.com/2BaEw33AvB
— CBS News (@CBSNews) November 28, 2016
There's at least one body bag present in front of Koffolt Labs. OSU police still advising to take shelter. Situation not under control. pic.twitter.com/fIdvjpwbzD
— The Lantern (@TheLantern) November 28, 2016
Apparently a car was driven into into a building and then attacked people with a knife.
#OhioState shooting: A car with at least 2 people rammed Watts Hall. 1 person had a gun, another had a large knife. https://t.co/xUNGj9oxRk pic.twitter.com/hI9VyAElD0
— Columbus Dispatch (@DispatchAlerts) November 28, 2016
Reports now from witnesses at scene say a car struck several people after a fire alarm was pulled in Watts Hall @OhioState
— Scott Taylor : 7 News – WJLA TV (@ScottTaylorTV) November 28, 2016
Student at OSU says car drove into group of people outside for fire drill/alarm, driver got out with gun and knife. @wcpo #OhioState
— Kathrine Nero (@KathrineNero) November 28, 2016
Two suspects have been brought out in handcuffs.
UPDATE: Two people have been brought out in handcuffs after active shooter reported on OSU campus https://t.co/ph6QRKVBJ5 pic.twitter.com/7q9oPtHfa9
— CBS News (@CBSNews) November 28, 2016
The active shooter situation has ended and the scene is now secure. ALL classes are canceled on Columbus campus today.
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
However, the area around 19th and College Avenue is still closed.
UPDATE 2/2: Area around 19th & College Ave. is closed. List of buildings closed and additional information at https://t.co/u4Ls7QUyyW
— OSU Emergency Mngmnt (@OSU_EMFP) November 28, 2016
Ohio State University Police sent the alert at 9:56 a.m. on Monday morning.
Buckeye Alert: Active Shooter on campus. Run Hide Fight. Watts Hall. 19th and College.
— OSU Emergency Mngmnt (@OSU_EMFP) November 28, 2016
OSU senior Anthony Falzarano, said he was in class at the time of the attack.
“We heard a lot of sirens. I was in class and everyone got a text message at the same time for the emergency alert,” he told CNN. “Someone said they heard popping right before we got the alert, but I didn’t hear it. We are in a shelter-in-place right now in the building next door. ”
7 people in hospital after gunman fires shots at Ohio State University – Ohio Fire dept https://t.co/mq0ZRYmHTo https://t.co/WtZwLAMfqU
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) November 28, 2016
“The officers are putting on Kevlar vests and have big weapons,” he said. “I can’t see anyone going inside the building — there’s just so many cops here.”
https://twitter.com/_falzarano/status/803255052622303232
Sophomore Wyatt Crosher said he heard gunfire.
“My roommate and I heard about three or four gunshots from across the street, and soon after we heard a bunch of police and ambulances pull up across the street,” Crosher said. “We can’t see the building where the shooting happened because of a dorm blocking our view. It truly sounded like gunshots, and really soon after we heard a bunch of sirens. We can see the police cars from our dorm.”
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
Buckeye Alert: Continue to shelter in place. Wait for Police officers directions. Please contact Police / 9-1-1 only if you have information
— OSU Emergency Mngmnt (@OSU_EMFP) November 28, 2016
You can watch live coverage of the tragic event here.
More details as they become available.