Ohio State University attacker identified as Somali-born legal immigrant

Police have identified the man they say is responsible for Monday's attack at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.

NBC News reported the suspect's name is 18-year-old Abdul Razaq Ali Artan. Artan is of Somalian descent but moved to Pakistan with his family in 2007. He came to the U.S in 2014 as a legal permanent resident.

OSU police Chief Craig Stone said the suspect carried out the attack "on purpose." Around 9 a.m. Monday, Artan allegedly used a vehicle to plow through multiple people on campus. Stone said Artan then got out of the vehicle and started stabbing others. He was later shot and killed by police.

In a just-concluded press conference, University officials confirmed that the suspect was a student at The Ohio State University, and stated their belief that he was a first semester student.

The incident was originally reported as an "active shooter" situation, even though Artan did not have a gun.

At least nine people were taken to the hospital. One was listed in critical condition.