RT @theBravest: Active Shooter @ Ohio State Univ.
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An active shooter alert has been issued for the Ohio State University (OSU) in Columbus, OSU emergency management team announced on Monday.
Active shooter on the campus of The #Ohio State University in Columbus:
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at least 4-5 people shot pic.twitter.com/KPekisCITu
The University authorities issued an alert message to the students urging them to "run, hide and fight."
BREAKING NEWS: ACTIVE SHOOTER REPORTED AT OHIO STATE CAMPUS. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ADVISING STUDENTS TO 'RUN, HIDE AND FIGHT'.
— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) November 28, 2016
People were recommended to avoid the area and shelter in place.
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
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
Some Twitter users suggested that several people have been shot. However, there was no official confirmation.
— Ben Slaton (@_bennybeatz) November 28, 2016
Columbus police confirmed reports of an active shooter.
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
Columbus SWAT was deployed to the scene.
Police surrounding Lane Avenue garage. Swat vans present. Bomb squad as well. pic.twitter.com/0ITvwaqXAm
— The Lantern (@TheLantern) November 28, 2016
At least eight people were transported to the hospital after shooting at the campus, Ohio Fire Department spokesman said. The nature of the victims’ injuries remains unknown, NBC4i reported. One person is in critical condition but the rest are stable, according to media reports.
Cops putting up tape, wearing vests and grabbing their guns pic.twitter.com/dVmztKBeq6
— Anthony Falzarano (@_falzarano) November 28, 2016
Meanwhile, the Columbus police reported that the suspect shooter may be surrounded in Lane Ave.
According to police officer on scene, radius is surrounded, possible suspect in Lane Ave. Garage.
— The Lantern (@TheLantern) November 28, 2016
The person responsible for the mass shooting at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio is dead, according to local media reports on Monday.
#BREAKING: Suspect dead. CFD says 8 transported, 1 critical, 7 stable. https://t.co/JkuNUlhZSu pic.twitter.com/SqP9pyqxpD
— NBC4 Columbus (@nbc4i) November 28, 2016
Local media reports that agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation are heading to the scene to assist with the investigation.
US media reported that US law enforcement is looking for more suspects in connection with the mass shooting at Ohio State University in the US city of Columbus.
I'm safe in a barricaded room. If you're on campus, get in a room and stay safe. pic.twitter.com/Gaw7gjTx6w
— Harrison Roth (@goisles29) November 28, 2016
The Columbus Department of Public Safety is searching for other possible shooting suspects after one suspect has been reported dead, ABC News reported.
The order for students and staff to shelter in place at Ohio State University (OSU) in the town of Columbus has been lifted, campus police said in a Twitter message.
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
