The school's student newspaper, The Lantern, tweeted several photos on campus during the chaos, which was initially reported by university officials as an active shooter incident. It's possible the gunshots heard were those of police trying to stop the attacker, a federal law enforcement official said. "Students/bystanders have been moved back from the scene toward Arps Hall," The Lantern tweeted with this photo of a bicyclist.
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"There's at least one body bag present in front of Koffolt Labs," The Lantern tweeted during the lockdown. "OSU police still advising to take shelter. Situation not under control." The suspect in the Ohio State University attack rammed his car into a group of pedestrians before using a butcher knife to cut several people, OSU officials said. At least 11 people were hospitalized. The suspect was killed.
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"Police cars, fire truck and ambulance line 19th and College avenues near location where active shooter was reported," The Lantern tweeted.
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OSU senior Mackenzie Bart said she and four other female students barricaded themselves into a room in the Derby Hall building. "Staying safe and hope others are also," she tweeted.
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"Police are continuing to secure the area," The Lantern tweeted with this photo. "Follow @OSUPOLICE for updates."
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"Police have told Lantern staff to steer clear from Woodruff" Avenue, the newspaper said.
