Suspect dead, 11 injured following active shooter situation on Ohio State campus

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Our priority is to ensure the health and safety of our patients, visitors and employees. At this time, we are taking the...

Posted by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center on Monday, November 28, 2016

By NBC4 Staff – COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Police confirm the suspect involved in an active shooter situation on the campus of The Ohio State University is now dead. Nine victims are currently being treated.

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Posted by NBC4 on Monday, November 28, 2016

Columbus fire officials tell NBC4 eight people were transported to local hospitals. Seven of those victims are in stable condition and one victim is in critical condition. A ninth victim is being treated on scene and may or may not be transported to the hospital.

An alert was issued for an active shooter on Ohio State University's Campus, Monday morning. Ohio State University Police sent the alert at about 9:56am.

The alert said, "Buckeye Alert: Active Shooter on campus. Run Hide Fight. Watts Hall. 19th and College."

A following alert told students to "continue to shelter in place. Wait for Police officers directions. Please contact Police / 9-1-1 only if you have information."

LIVE: Camera on campus at OSU 

The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center issued the following statement just after 11am Monday morning.

An incident occurred today at The Ohio State University involving an assailant. Our priority is to ensure the health and safety of our patients, visitors and employees. At this time, we are taking the appropriate steps, including collaborating with local authorities, to understand what has occurred and to manage the situation. As we gather information, we'll post updates on our Intranet, website and online media room. For patients at OSU Wexner Medical Center, normal operations and appointments will continue as scheduled.

Sophomore Wyatt Crosher said he heard what he thought was gunfire coming from a class building.

"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," the 19-year-old said.

Ohio Governor John Kasich weighed in on Twitter saying, "Ohio's thoughts and prayers go out to the Ohio State community. Be safe, listen to first responders."

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