UPDATE: The 'shelter in place' alert was lifted after 2 p.m., according to OSU EMFP.
Buckeye Alert: Shelter in place lifted. Please continue to be cautious.
— OSU Emergency Mngmnt (@OSU_EMFP) April 27, 2016
Students were told to shelter in place by Ohio State University Emergency Management and Fire Prevention after a home invasion occurred near campus.
According to OSU Emergency Management and Fire Prevention, a shooting occurred during a home invasion on West Northwood Avenue off campus. Police were at the scene around 1:15 p.m.
OSU EMFP described the suspect as a black man with dreads who wore glasses. He was 6 feet tall and is suspected to be armed.
Buckeye Alert: Home invasion shooting on W Northwood offcampus. Police onscene. Suspect is black male with dreads, glasses, 6ft. Suspect arm
— OSU Emergency Mngmnt (@OSU_EMFP) April 27, 2016
Buckeye Alert: Suspect still at large, continue to shelter in place. Be aware of your surroundings. Northwood, W of High. Unknown direction
— OSU Emergency Mngmnt (@OSU_EMFP) April 27, 2016
