Reports in the local media say the injured were both shot and stabbed.
None are described as having life-threatening injuries.
Is it still ongoing?
No.
The university says a shelter-in-place warning has been lifted and the scene is now secure.
The victims
The nine victims were taken to local hospitals, according to a spokeswoman from Columbus Fire Department.
One person was in a critical condition, the others are described as “stable”.
The nature of their injuries is not known.
The attacker
Local TV station WBNS, citing law enforcement agencies, says a suspected attacker was shot dead.
How the attack unfolded
Local media say the attack began when a person armed with a gun and another individual with a knife got out of a sport utility vehicle at the university’s engineering building.
Official comment
Columbus police say they are assisting university law enforcement.
University represenatives did not immediately return calls. (Euronews)
In tweets
PHOTO: Students barricade door to classroom amid incident at Ohio State University. https://t.co/KGuP6ey7OI pic.twitter.com/RFWdypDjCt
— ABC News (@ABC) 28 novembre 2016
A suspect is dead after active shooter reported at Ohio State University, local media say https://t.co/5Vo4Z7xEL3 pic.twitter.com/miwUGodoub
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) 28 novembre 2016
BREAKING: ABC News confirms that a suspect in the Ohio State University campus shootings is dead. LIVE: https://t.co/HT4gUHsPqe pic.twitter.com/fSLn4wKJIc
— WSYX ABC 6 (@wsyx6) 28 novembre 2016
Columbus Fire Department: 8 people transported to hospital after reported shooting on Ohio State University campus https://t.co/rCCNzjiBdM pic.twitter.com/GTxpLlQwiI
— CNN (@CNN) 28 novembre 2016
BREAKING: Hospitals say they are treating 8 patients from Ohio State University attack, none have life-threatening injuries.
— The Associated Press (@AP) 28 novembre 2016
We are lucky to live & work in a city where law enforcement team up 2 protect & serve today&everyday. #CPD Thank u 4 the support! @OSUPOLICE
— Columbus Ohio Police (@ColumbusPolice) 28 novembre 2016
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 Emergency Mngmnt (@OSU_EMFP) 28 novembre 2016
Ohio's thoughts and prayers go out to the Ohio State community. Be safe, listen to first responders. https://t.co/5qtfH3Fb6d
— John Kasich (@JohnKasich) 28 novembre 2016
Facebook has activated Safety Check. Please mark yourself if you are safe!
— Jimmy Kinderdine (@JKinderdine) 28 novembre 2016
Buckeye Alert: Active Shooter on campus. Run Hide Fight. Watts Hall. 19th and College.
— OSU Emergency Mngmnt (@OSU_EMFP) 28 novembre 2016