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2 People Shot During Home Invasion Near Ohio State Campus

Esther Honig
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WOSU News

Two people were wounded after shots were fired at a home invasion near Ohio State's campus. The suspect in the shooting is still at-large.

The two shooting victims have been transported to Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center, and are in critical condition, Columbus Police told WOSU News.

The shooting occurred just after 1 p.m. on 70 W Northwood during a home invasion. The suspect fled on foot, is armed and still at-large.

Ohio State University had issued a 'shelter-in-place' to the Ohio State community until 2:15 p.m. Upon lifting the 'shelter-in-place' and alert text sent to the Ohio State community warned students to remain cautious.

The alert stated that police are on scene, and that the suspect is a black male, about 6 feet tall, with dreads and glasses. Police say he is armed.

Buckeye Alerts received (chronological):

"Buckeye Alert: Home invasion shooting on W Northwood off campus. Police on scene. Suspect is black male with dreads, glasses, 6ft. Suspect armed. Contact 911"

"Buckeye Alert! Emergency on Columbus campus: More info soon. Shelter in place/be observant/take action as needed. Public Safety responding."

"Buckeye Alert: Suspect still at large, continue to shelter in place. Be aware of your surroundings. Northwood, W of High. Unknown direction of travel."

"Buckeye Alert: Shelter in place lifted. Please continue to be cautious."

WOSU News will continue on this story, and post updates here.

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