8 taken to Columbus area hospital after attack at Ohio State University, attacker killed

Ohio State University issued a warning Monday morning that there was an active shooter on campus and students should “Run Hide Fight.” Early during the attack, witnesses reported hearing gunshots, but in the end the attacker did not use a firearm.

Eight people were transported to the hospital. Injuries included stab wounds and person who was hit by a car during the attack. None of those taken to the hospital had life-threatening injuries, according to the Associated Press. A spokesman for the university said the attacker had been shot and killed.

The assailant was identified as Somali-born Abdul Razak Ali Artan, a student at the school. The Islamic State group on Tuesday claimed responsibility for the attack, calling Artan a “soldier” of their organization. Authorities were looking for evidence that it was a terrorist act.

As of 11:30 a.m. ET, the Ohio State University Twitter account announced the order to shelter in place had been lifted.

UPDATE 1/2 : Shelter in Place lifted. Scene is now secure. ALL classes are canceled on Columbus campus for the remainder of the day.

— OSU Police (@OSUPOLICE) November 28, 2016

UPDATE 2/2: Area around 19th & College Ave. is closed. List of buildings closed and additional information at https://t.co/5eIPORv9us

— OSU Police (@OSUPOLICE) November 28, 2016

This followed the earlier orders for students to shelter in place.

Buckeye Alert: Active Shooter on campus. Run Hide Fight. Watts Hall. 19th and College.

— OSU Emergency Mngmnt (@OSU_EMFP) November 28, 2016

Buckeye Alert: Continue to shelter in place. Wait for Police officers directions. Please contact Police / 9-1-1 only if you have information

— OSU Emergency Mngmnt (@OSU_EMFP) November 28, 2016