ISIS has claimed responsibility for a stabbing attack inside a Minnesota mall that injured nine people.
The stabbings, none of which was fatal, was carried out by a “soldier of the Islamic State,” an ISIS-linked news agency claimed.
The suspect was killed by a part-time police officer in Avon, Minnesota, Newsday reports.
“He clearly prevented additional injuries and potential loss of life,” Kleis said Sunday afternoon. “His heroic actions are exemplary.”
Police said the suspect referenced Allah at least once during the attack.
The ISIS-linked Amaq News Agency said the suspect “carried out the operation in response to calls to target citizens of countries belonging to the crusader coalition.”
What’s unclear is whether the suspect had direct communications with ISIS.
The victims ranged in ages from 15 to 53, and none appeared to sustain life-threatening injuries.
Authorities have not identified the attacker.
