Dear Ohio State Community Member:
You are receiving this notice because a crime has occurred that is considered to be of a concern and/or a continuing threat to the campus community.
The purpose of this message is to heighten your safety awareness by providing community members with information necessary to take appropriate precautions, enable you to take actions to help increase your safety, and to aid in the prevention of similar crimes.
On 2/1/2026, at approximately 6 p.m., police received a report of a shooting (aggravated assault) that occurred off campus, adjacent to campus property, on the sidewalk near 10th Avenue and High Street. Reports indicate that a group of male juveniles were involved in the incident. The altercation ended when a male in his 50’s was shot in the stomach and taken to the hospital in critical condition. The person believed to be the shooter fled the area. At this time, no one involved is believed to be affiliated with the university.
The Columbus Division of Police (CPD) is the lead law enforcement agency and The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) assisted in the initial response and search. Three persons of interest were detained. No additional details are available at this time. OSUPD will continue to assist CPD, and any known details should be reported directly to Columbus Police by calling 614-645-4545.
Crimes are never the fault of the victim. OSUPD encourages everyone to lock doors and windows. When possible, please walk with friends or coworkers and always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night. If you see something, say something: report suspicious behavior by calling police. Additional safety resources are available at: dps.osu.edu/resources
OSUPD carefully considers information contained in safety notices. All decisions are handled on a case-by-case basis with the safety of our campus community in mind. Law enforcement officers and dispatchers are trained to interview witnesses in an effort to obtain as much information as possible, such as build, hair style, hair color, facial hair, skin tone, eye color, tattoos or identifying marks, teeth, clothing, shoes, etc. OSUPD may limit the use of race, or other descriptors, unless accompanied by a detailed description of the suspect. In an effort to share information in a timely manner, details may be limited and are based on information known or reported at the time of issuance.