CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — A standoff is currently underway with an armed gunman at Ohio Christian University in Circleville. 

Law enforcement descended upon the Christian college around 6 a.m. this morning.

According to initial reports, a man driving a black vehicle stopped in front of the Ministry and Performing Arts Center and then shot his way inside.

A shelter-in-place ordered for the college and surrounding areas was issued shortly after law enforcement arrived on the scene.

Circleville City Schools were placed on a two-hour delay because of the situation on the college campus. 

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UPDATE: As of 7:50 a.m. the gunman was taken into custody.

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