As we wait to learn more about the incident at Bishop Airport, please keep the attacked officer in your thoughts & prayers.
— Rick Snyder (@onetoughnerd) June 21, 2017
Bishop International Airport in Flint, Michigan has been evacuated and shut down after a police officer was stabbed:
The Michigan State Police has confirmed the officer stabbed at Flint's Bishop Airport is Jeff Neville.
— Dominic Adams (@DominicAdams) June 21, 2017
BREAKING: FBI investigating stabbing of police officer at Flint, Michigan, airport as possible act of terrorism, NBC News has confirmed
— NBC News (@NBCNews) June 21, 2017
The attacker reportedly yelled “Allahu Akbar” when the officer was attacked:
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
Via NBC News:
An officer for Bishop International Airport was stabbed Wednesday in a possible terror-related incident in Flint, Michigan, sources told NBC News.
The attacker allegedly shouted “Allahu Akbar” before stabbing the officer, who was bleeding from the neck, sources and witnesses at Bishop International Airport said.
Law enforcement officials said the suspect is from Quebec and has a Canadian passport.
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The airport was evacuated and shut down after the attack.
#BREAKING: Bishop International Airport in Flint, Michigan has been evacuated after a police officer was stabbed in the neck. pic.twitter.com/1i2gxaQibk
— Amichai Stein (@AmichaiStein1) June 21, 2017
As we continue to monitor the situation at Bishop Airport, please remain vigilant and report suspicious activity to MSP or local police. pic.twitter.com/dtUvLiXHNs
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) June 21, 2017
Anyone scheduled to fly out of Bishop Airport should check with their airline as the airport will remain closed till further notice. pic.twitter.com/1GaHp6YTCQ
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) June 21, 2017
Update:
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
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