Ohio police kill man who randomly attacked diners with machete
COLUMBUS, OH (KTRK) -- Police have shot and killed a man who they say randomly attacked people at a central Ohio restaurant with a machete.
Police say the man stormed into a Mediterranean restaurant in Columbus on Thursday evening and started attacking people. Four patrons were taken to an area hospital with injuries. They're expected to be OK.
Raw video: Police investigate at the scene of the machete attack
The man fled the scene in a car and led police on a short chase. Police say they tried unsuccessfully to use a stun gun on him, and when he lunged at officers with the machete in one hand and a knife in the other, they say an officer shot him.
Police have not released the man's name.
It's unclear what sparked the attacks. The investigation is ongoing.
