A police officer was reportedly stabbed at an airport in Flint, Michigan. The airport has thus been evacuated.
Here’s what we know thus far via Fox in Detroit:
The Bishop International Airport in Flint is currently evacuated after an officer was injured at the airport.
Reports say the airport police officer was stabbed. The officer’s condition is not known at this time.
An airport official wrote on social media that all passengers are said to be safe at this time, and anyone else passing through the airport is advised to check with the airline for potential cancellations or delays.
Breaking News: One suspect in custody after officer is stabbed at Bishop Airport in Flint, Michigan. pic.twitter.com/ASmPUVvTVT
— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 21, 2017
BREAKING NEWS: #Flint, Michigan, Airport evacuated, police officer injured. pic.twitter.com/tYN3lWBT3e
— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 21, 2017
#Breaking: Police confirm an officer was stabbed at Bishop Airport. #Flint #NBC pic.twitter.com/o7T6BH4SrY
— Brian Dorman (@BDormanTV) June 21, 2017
FLINT,MI *OFFICER STABBING* BISHOP INT'L AIRPORT – OCCURED ON 2ND FLR – SUSPECT IN CUSTODY – OFFICER WAS CONSCIOUS #BreakingNews
— News 96.5 (WDBO) (@news965wdbo) June 21, 2017
It’s being reported now that the officer is in critical condition:
UPDATE — @MichStatePolice: Officer stabbed at @FNTAirport is in critical condition; @FBI lead in the case. https://t.co/eOwVboYjtT
— WOOD TV8 (@WOODTV) June 21, 2017
Witness says officer was bleeding from the neck:
Witness says officer was bleeding from neck as airport in Flint, Michigan, evacuated; officials say passengers safe. https://t.co/zfoZnY2dmK
— AP Central U.S. (@APCentralRegion) June 21, 2017
Ken Brown tells The Flint Journal he was dropping off his daughter at the airport and saw the officer bleeding from his neck. He says he saw a man detained by police and a knife on the ground.
“The cop was on his hands and knees bleeding from his neck,” Brown said. “I said they need to get him a towel.”
On Twitter, Michigan State Police say the officer is in critical condition.
#Breaking: @AP via Flint Journal – witness saw Flint Bishop Airport officer bleeding from neck, suspect detained, knife on ground @FOX2News
— Kellie Rowe (@kellierowe) June 21, 2017
And the airport is now closed:
JUST IN: Bishop Airport in Flint, Mich., has been temporarily closed after an officer was apparently stabbed https://t.co/ZHBT1Pz6YO pic.twitter.com/p3opJiDXy7
— CBS News (@CBSNews) June 21, 2017
UPDATE:
NBC News is reporting the attacker is Canadian born and the attack is being investigated as terrorism.
Also, the attacker shouted “allahu akbar”
NBC News: Federal investigators are looking into the stabbing of a police officer at the Flint, MI airport as a possible act of terrorism.
— Tom Winter (@Tom_Winter) June 21, 2017
NBC News: The Canadian born suspect shouted "Allahu Akbar" before stabbing the officer multiple law enforcement sources say. W/ @anblanx https://t.co/TYSZIgmFQE
— Tom Winter (@Tom_Winter) June 21, 2017
MORE: Alleged attacker shouted "Allahu Akbar" before stabbing officer, investigative sources and witnesses say. https://t.co/Invw0om6cS
— NBC Nightly News (@NBCNightlyNews) June 21, 2017
UPDATE:
The Officer is reportedly in stable condition…
One airport police officer, identified as Lt. Jeff Neville, was confirmed to have been stabbed and was rushed to an area hospital, where he was initially reported to be in a critical condition. His condition was later described as stable. “Please keep the officer in your prayers,” Michigan State Police said.
JUST IN: Officer involved in Flint Airport attack is out of surgery and in stable condition, Michigan police confirm.
— NBC News (@NBCNews) June 21, 2017