Active shooter fires at SWAT officers during standoff in Ohio

An active shooter has fired shots at SWAT teams during a standoff with cops in Ohio. 

Officers are currently on the scene at the incident near West 8th Avenue in Columbus after reports of shots fired in the area. 

The unknown assailant has reportedly fired at officers who have called in K9 units and SWAT teams to assist. It remains unclear if anyone has been injured. 

Images captured at the scene show a large police presence, with ABC 6 reporting that 16 cop cars arrived at the scene. 

According to police scanners, multiple apartment buildings have been evacuated as the situation continues. 

This is a breaking news story.