The FBI is investigating the stabbing of a police officer at Bishop International Airport as a potential act of terrorism amidst reports that the knife-wielding man shouted “Allahu Akbar.”
Update 2:57 PM: The FBI has announced a press conference to begin shortly, providing more details on the incident.
Update 2:35 PM: The FBI has released a fuller statement in which they note that they have reason to believe the stabbing is an “isolated” incident, though they continue to urge vigilance in the area.
#FBI statement on incident at Flint's Bishop International Airport: https://t.co/CAqZlBE1S4
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Update 2:02 PM: The FBI has issued a statement providing more information on the incident:
The FBI, with our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners, is jointly investigating this incident to determine the nature and motive for the attack. We are aware of reports that the attacker made statements immediately prior to or while attacking the officer, but it is too early to determine the nature of these alleged statements or whether or not this was an act of terrorism.
The attacker allegedly yelled “Allahu Akbar” before stabbing the officer, according to NBC News. source
