Facebook Live shows scene in Ohio after massacre at bar

The gunman in the Ohio shooting was wearing body armor when he opened fire on patrons at a bar, killing nine and injuring 27 early Sunday morning 'in less than a minute'.



Dayton police said that an active shooter situation began in the Oregon District at 1am, but officers nearby were able to 'put an end to it quickly'.



Lt Col Matt Carper said at a press conference that the suspect was shot to death by responding officers.



Because officers were in the area when the shooting started, they killed the gunman in 'less than a minute,' authorities said.



Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley said during a Sunday morning press conference that had police not responded so quickly, 'hundreds of people in the Oregon District could be dead today'.



Whaley said the gunman was carrying a .223-caliber rifle and had additional high-capacity magazines with him. The suspect opened fire on the Ned Peppers Bar from the street. A community vigil is planned for 8pm on Sunday evening.



At least 26 others are being treated at area hospitals, though no details about their conditions have been released. At least one person is in critical condition.



Miami Valley Hospital spokeswoman Terrea Little said 16 of the victims were brought to the hospital, but she couldn't confirm their conditions.