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OSU 'shelter in place' alert lifted

Posted at 2:13 PM, Apr 27, 2016
and last updated 2016-04-27 14:23:12-04

UPDATE: The 'shelter in place' alert was lifted after 2 p.m., according to OSU EMFP.

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.