Gunshots were reported outside Lincoln Tower earlier Tuesday morning. Credit: Lantern File Photo
Gunshots were reported outside Lincoln Tower this morning around 10 a.m., according to an Ohio State public safety notice distributed to university community members by email.
The Ohio State University Police Division is investigating the incident as an aggravated assault after two vehicles pulled into the loading dock service drive on Cannon Drive, appearing to make deliveries. That’s when the drivers started arguing, according to the alert.?
“This interaction led to a verbal confrontation, followed by one vehicle driving around the other and striking it as they passed,” the public safety notice stated. “Witnesses in the area heard loud arguing and then reported hearing gunshots. Both vehicles fled the area.”
University spokesperson Dan Hedman said there were no reports of injuries to bystanders and that all available information regarding the incident was contained in the notice.?
Hedman said he does not have status on those involved in the incident, as they fled the scene. At 4:50 p.m., community members?received?an email update about?the incident.?
Police have arrested one male suspect, who is charged with felonious assault. He is not affiliated with the university, meaning he is not a student, faculty or staff member.
The notice stated that the Ohio State University Police Division is considering this an ongoing investigation and encourages students with information to contact them.?
This is an ongoing story, and The Lantern will update if more information is obtained.
This story was updated at 5:17 p.m. on Oct. 27 to add information from the updated public safety notice.?
