The Islamic State is claiming responsibility for the attack at Ohio State University Monday that left 11 people injured and the suspect dead, but details on the claim are thin.
Reuters reported the group’s propaganda outlet stated the Islamic State said it was responsible for the attack by an 18-year-old Somalian student at the university who drove a car into a crowd of people before getting out and stabbing individuals. Abdul Razak Ali Artan was shot and killed by a 28-year-old OSU police officer shortly before 10 a.m. Monday.
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The Islamic State has a history of dubiously claiming responsibility for attacks in the United States despite never making contact with the individuals involved or proving that they provided money, training or any other operational support to attackers.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation continues to investigate whether Artan was connected to any foreign groups or if he was self-motivated.
Ohio State police originally referred to the incident as an active shooter situation, but no evidence has been released showing Artan was actually armed with a gun.
All of the individuals injured by Artan are expected to survive.
On Tuesday, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said Artan may have been “motivated by extremism.”
