The Ohio State University Department of Public Safety website reports that there is an active shooter on campus.
Ohio State University campus police also sent out an active shooter alert at 9:56 AM Eastern time.
People are being urged to take cover and avoid the area if possible.
The official Twitter account for OSU Emergency Management also tweeted out the following:
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. Avoid area of College. More information to follow.
— 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 Emergency Mngmnt (@OSU_EMFP) 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
It is not immediately clear if there are any injuries. Details to follow as they emerge.
