This story has been updated to reflect the most recent reporting.
Following an attack at the Ohio State University’s main campus Monday, students and faculty used social media to express concerns and connect with those in Columbus.
Eleven people were injured on OSU’s campus Monday morning, after OSU student Abdul Razak Ali Artan ran a car into a group of people before stabbing others with a butcher knife. An OSU police officer shot and killed Ali Artan less than a minute after the attack, according to The Columbus Dispatch.
Authorities said everyone who was injured is expected to survive.
Five patients were taken to Wexner Medical Center, two victims were taken to OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, and two victims were taken to OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital.
At about 10 a.m., OSU issued an alert of an active shooter at Watts Hall at 19th Street and College Road. Watts Hall is OSU’s materials science and engineering building.
“The Bobcat Family sends our most heartfelt thoughts and prayers to our friends and colleagues at The Ohio State University on this dark and difficult day,” OU President Roderick McDavis said in an email. “I would like to commend President Drake and the first responders who handled an unimaginable situation as well as one can expect to handle it. Their pain is our pain and our community grieves with OSU. Today, we are all Buckeyes.”
Naomi Sinn, an OU senior studying theater performance, said she was worried about her friends at OSU.
“Some of them have checked in safe (on Facebook) and preemptively made statuses about it,” Sinn said.
Facebook released a Safety Check feature for the incident, which gave people in the area the opportunity to list themselves as unharmed.
OU Dean of Students Jenny Hall-Jones tweeted Monday morning, “Today we are all O-H-I-O. Sending love to Columbus and Ohio State.”
Michelle Lane, an OU senior studying theater performance, said some of her family contacted her and asked if she was safe.
“My grandparents called and were like ‘we don’t remember what college you go to, but we want to make sure you are okay,’ ” Lane, who is originally from New Jersey, said.
She first found out about the attack when her sister texted her and asked if she was all right.
“It’s weird having something (happen) so close to campus,” Lane said.
Here are how others at OU reacted on Twitter to the attack in Columbus:
Our thoughts and condolences are being sent to @OhioState . We are deeply saddened by today's events and are ready to help in any way.
— OHIO Student Senate (@OHIOUSenate) November 28, 2016
From one Ohio to another, today we are all #BuckeyeStrong. Be safe, @OhioState.
— OU Campus Recreation (@OU_CampusRec) November 28, 2016
Sending our thoughts to students, victims their families after the violent incident at Ohio State. pic.twitter.com/MYjayyo1N5
— scrippsjschool (@scrippsjschool) November 28, 2016
Thinking of Columbus and @OhioState today. Stay safe, Buckeyes.
— OHIO Student Affairs (@OHIOStuAffairs) November 28, 2016
My heart breaks for our friends at @OhioState on this dark and difficult day. Bobcats, please join Deborah and me as we #PrayforOSU. -RJM
— President's Office (@OHIOPrezOffice) November 28, 2016
To all people and bobcats in Columbus and near OSU, our thoughts are with you. Stay safe.
— OHIO Scripps College (@ScrippsOU) November 28, 2016
Ok non meme serious tweet time. I know theres a bit of a rivalry betweeb OU and OSU but we all need to be there for them. I love you guys
— Zak Roe (@TheZakRoeShow) November 28, 2016
Our thoughts are with our colleagues at Ohio State University. Stay safe all.
— OU Graduate Senate (@OUGradSenate) November 28, 2016
Prayers for @OhioState #bobcatslovebuckeyes
— Lauren Phipps (@LaurenEPhipps) November 28, 2016
Talked to my cousins and they are both safe. Praying for all the students at Ohio State. ❤️❤️
— Emma K (@ekasperrrr) November 28, 2016
Praying for everyone at Ohio State right now❤️
— Aleksa Tho❌as (@aleksa_thomas) November 28, 2016
Thoughts are with our OSU friends! Sending prayers and stay safe! ❤️
— Schey Sales Centre (@ScheySales) November 28, 2016
I'm about to cry in class this is so heartbreaking. OSU is home no matter where I am or what school I go to. I grew up a buckeye
— Jamie Morris (@Jamiemorrisss) November 28, 2016
