A man pulled out a knife during security checks at St. Louis Lambert International Airport in Missouri, leading to an officer-involved shooting in which the suspect was killed, according to local officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The incident happened at 1:05 a.m. on Friday when airport police officers were confronted by a man with a knife during routine security checks in Terminal 1, according to Mary Schmitt, a spokeswoman for the St. Louis County Police Department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The suspect refused to drop the weapon and was tased by one police officer,” Schmitt said in a statement. “The suspect continued to advance towards officers, and a second police officer fired his service weapon, striking the male suspect.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The suspect, whose name was not immediately released, was pronounced dead at the scene. No one else was injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s unknown what led to the man pulling out a knife. “This is an active investigation, and preliminary details could change,” police said in a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Schmitt said the officers involved in the incident have been with STL Airport Police for 6 months and 1 year, respectively, but both have prior law enforcement experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210. To remain anonymous or potentially receive a reward, contact CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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