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FBI investigates machete attack at Ohio restaurant
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The FBI is now involved in the investigation of a machete attack at an Ohio restaurant.
Columbus police shot and killed a suspect after he attacked multiple people with a machete Thursday evening at the Nazareth restaurant and deli in Columbus.
The suspect spoke to an employee at the restaurant about a half-hour before returning to the restaurant, where he immediately began attacking patrons with a machete, authorities said. Patrons used chairs to fight off the attacker.
Police cornered the machete-wielding suspect nearby, where he was shot and killed after a stun gun failed to work on him and he lunged at police with the weapon, according to The Associated Press.
Police said four people were treated at a nearby hospital. One victim was in critical condition, two were in stable condition and a fourth victim took himself to the hospital. There were no updates on their conditions Friday morning.
CNN reported that the incident may be terrorism-related, but authorities have not released a motive in the violent attack. The Columbus Police Department identified the suspect as Mohammad Barry. CBS News homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues reported that the suspect is believed to be Somalian and may have traveled to the Middle East in 2012.
Hany Baransi, the owner of the restaurant, said he's from Israel, and identifies as an Arab Christian. According to The Associated Press, a sign at the restaurant greets patrons with a common Arabic greeting, "Ahlan Wa Sahlan," meaning roughly, "You are welcome to our place."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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