MIAMI, FL – A woman is in a life-threatening state following a brutal stabbing incident that occurred at the Miami International Airport late Saturday night. The attack, which transpired around 11:33 p.m. in the International Arrivals of Terminal J, created turbulence across the terminal.
The Miami-Dade Police Department shared details of the horrifying incident, stating that the woman was stabbed multiple times by a man who also attempted to toss her over a railing. She managed to flee to the third floor, where police officers discovered her.
Originally, there were reports of a potential active shooter taking place at the airport. This caused a temporary cessation of airport operations until it was determined that the commotion originated from the stabbing incident.
Angel Rodriguez, the Miami-Dade Police spokesperson affirmed the incident as isolated and confirmed there was no further impact on airport operations.
The suspect was eventually arrested at the same terminal, and the knife suspected to be used in the attack was recovered by police. A Delta Airlines passenger recounted to WTVJ how rising tensions escalated into chaos, prompting a panicked exodus when bystanders were told to run.
The relationship between the perpetrator and the victim remains unclear, as does their passenger status. The moral behind the tragic attack has yet to be determined. The victim of the airport stabbing is currently in critical condition at a nearby hospital, while normal operations at the airport have been resumed.