The scene of the shooting at Ohio State University in Columbus. (Cody Sarisky/Twitter)
At least seven people were injured Monday morning in an “active shooter” situation on the campus of Ohio State University in Columbus, authorities say.
A suspected attacker was dead at the scene, Columbus Police told WCMH-TV.
Students and others tweeted photos from the chaotic scene as the university advised those on campus to “run, hide, fight” because of the active shooter.
Buckeye Alert: Active Shooter on campus. Run Hide Fight. Watts Hall. 19th and College.
Photos showed what appeared to be a body on the ground on a sidewalk:
Ben Slaton, who tweeted the photo, said he heard gunshots and then saw the body on the ground. He said on Twitter that the man was shot by police.
Another photo taken from the scene showed the body from another angle:
Active shooter at Ohio State believed to be down
The body was outside Watts Hall, a science and engineering building:
Update from Watts Hall
Other students tweeted photos showing they were barricaded inside classrooms:
I’m safe in a barricaded room. If you’re on campus, get in a room and stay safe.
Barricaded in room on OSU campus 17th with 4 other girls. Staying safe and hope others are also. @10TV
Two men were seen being removed from a parking garage near the scene in handcuffs:
Students and other witnesses said a fire alarm was pulled prior to the incident, causing people to exit buildings into the street and onto sidewalks. According to reports from witnesses on Twitter, a person in a car drove into the crowd of people and then exited the car with a gun and knife, attacking people:
News reports claiming 4-5 casualties, multiple shooters, and one in custody. I’m 100ft outside the building and can’t leave b/c police tape
I’m ok. Man crashed car through our group of people out for a fire alarm and got out with a knife and gun. Please be safe OSU.
One @OhioState professor tells @NBC4 a colleague was slashed with a machete on the OSU campus in Watts Hall. #Breaking
Police were also checking suspicious packages, including backpacks left abandoned by students:
Backpack being inspected by bomb squad at Ohio State. Courtesy: Bobby Griffith
Here are other photos from the scene taken by witnesses and reporters:
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/803258813667246080
Watts Hall on College Ave. @nbc4i #OhioState
On OSU’s campus. Law enforcement told us and others to get away from area, get back inside building. @nbc4i
Police have told Lantern staff to steer clear from Woodruff.
There’s at least one body bag present in front of Koffolt Labs. OSU police still advising to take shelter. Situation not under control.
Police cars, fire truck and ambulance line 19th and College avenues near location where active shooter was reported
Read more about the shooting at the link below: