Summary
A police officer at St. Louis Lambert International Airport shot and killed a man with a knife early Friday morning. The incident took place outside the terminal near the light rail platform, and no travelers or airport staff were injured. The man's reasons for being at the airport and his refusal to comply with police commands are under investigation.
Key Facts
- A man with a knife was shot by a police officer at St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
- The incident occurred around 1 a.m. near Terminal 1, outside security checkpoints.
- The man was in a restricted area and did not follow police instructions to leave.
- Officers used Tasers, but the man continued advancing, leading to the shooting.
- No travelers or airport employees were injured.
- The man’s identity has not been released.
- The airport's MetroLink rail service was paused for three hours after the incident.
- The airport stayed open, and train service resumed later in the morning.
