Somali refugee ranted about being ‘sick of seeing my Muslim brothers being killed’ hours before injuring 11 in Ohio uni machete frenzy
Attacker Abdul Razak Ali Artan, was a student at the university and although he looked older, he claimed to be 18
THE machete-wielding refugee who was shot dead by police after injuring 11 people at Ohio State University was "sick and tired of seeing" his fellow Muslims being killed.
Abdul Razak Ali Artan, 18, who was living in the US as a legal permanent resident, smashed a car into a group of people before assaulting his victims with a huge blade.
But given his appearance - his balding hair, moustache and goatee - questions have been asked whether he really was just 18 years old.
As well as his dubious age claim, it has now emerged that Artan posted a number of social media rants which refer to radical cleric Anwar Awlaki and lays into America of "interfering" with other nations.
One post said: "I am sick and tired of seeing my fellow Muslim brothers and sisters being killed and tortured EVERYWHERE,' it stated. 'I can't take it anymore.
"America! Stop interfering with other countries, especially Muslim Ummah (communities)... [if] you want us Muslims to stop carrying lone wolf attacks.'
"We are not weak, remember that."
"Someone said they heard popping right before we got the alert, but I didn't hear it."
The local fire department confirmed two of those taken to hospital are in a stable condition, while at least one is in a critical condition.
Responding to the shooting, Ohio Governor and 2016 Republican presidential candidate John Kasich tweeted: "Ohio's thoughts and prayers go out to the Ohio State community. Be safe, listen to first responders."
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