Emergency personnel say at least eight people were transported to the hospital following an “active shooter” at Ohio State University Campus.

The Buckeyes got an alert message from the university authorities instructing them to “Run Hide Fight.” The incident was pinpointed to “Watts Hall. 19th [Avenue] and College [Road].”

The extent of all the injuries are unknown, but Paramedics were reporting that one victim was in critical condition.

According to one student, the shooting started in the neighboring Macquigg Laboratory.

CBS News is reporting that a total of 8 people were shot. 7 Are in stable condition, 1 is critical and one suspect is reportedly dead. It is still unknown if there is any other shooters.

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

Police are urging people to shelter in place and to avoid the surrounding area.

Ohio State University Police sent the alert at about 9:56am.

Another student tweeted out that the police “tackled” the suspect and surrounded him outside, but the report has not been officially confirmed.

Images emerged on social media of a body in the street at Ohio State.

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