One person shot and killed in off-campus neighborhood, no affiliation with Ohio State
One person was shot and killed in the off-campus area at about 3 p.m. Thursday.
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Off-campus crime decreases 39 percent following university’s new safety measures
University President Kristina M. Johnson announced in an email Tuesday that serious crime incidents in the University District are down 39 percent since Aug. 27.
Ohio State parent shot near Drinko Hall
A mother of an Ohio State student was shot in the leg near Drinko Hall along North High Street Saturday.
Ohio State student robbed outside CVS on High Street
An Ohio State student was robbed early Saturday morning in the off-campus area.
Student victims of crime express anxiety, fear for personal safety
Freshmen students have a lot to navigate, such as making new friends and COVID-19 challenges, but encountering crime was not something they anticipated.
USG leaders address recent increase in public safety notices, methods to combat crime
Ohio State’s Undergraduate Student Government president and vice president said they will prioritize student safety throughout their tenure.
Patrolling the off-campus area with Columbus Police
Danger, fear and uncertainty are feelings police commonly encounter on call, but in a ridealong with Columbus Division of Police Saturday night, most of the crime that inspired these feelings occurred outside of the University District.
Ohio State’s neighborhood vs. public safety notices
The terms “public safety notice” and “neighborhood safety notice” may seem interchangeable when referring to crimes in the off-campus area, but they are not the same thing.
Parents express concern over student safety at Ohio State
Dark spots on streets, helplessness from armed suspects and an unsatisfactory response from the university on crime are just some of the safety concerns a group of parents have for their kids at Ohio State.
Police address off-campus crime, plans to increase safety measures
Standing in the shade of Indianola Presbyterian Church Wednesday afternoon, leaders of both Columbus Police and University Police said they are working to slow the increase in violent crime in the off-campus area — crime that is also rising throughout other Columbus neighborhoods.