Machete-Wielding Man Injures 4 at Ohio Restaurant, Is Killed By Police

A machete-wielding attacker slashed four people seemingly at random inside a Columbus, Ohio, restaurant Thursday and the suspect was later shot dead by police, authorities said.

"There was no rhyme or reason as to who he was going after," Columbus Police Sgt. Rich Weiner said of the 6 p.m. rampage at Nazareth Restaurant and Deli.

The suspect "immediately began swinging a machete at customers and employees" upon entering the restaurant, Weiner told NBC affiliate WCMH.

Patrons threw chairs at the attacker and two people ran outside and called 911, Weiner said.

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