Miami airport stabbing: Woman stabbed, almost thrown off fourth-floor railing

A woman was stabbed multiple times at Miami International Airport late Saturday night creating a chaotic scene as airport operations were disrupted and there was initially a fear of an active shooter, according to reports from officials.

The woman was hospitalized in critical condition and a man, who allegedly tried to throw the woman off a railing, is in custody, according to multiple reports. According to airport officials, the airport was back to normal operations on Sunday.

“In the midst of the chaos, officers received reports of a possible active shooter,” Detective Angel Rodriguez, a spokesman for the Miami-Dade Police Department, said in a statement released Sunday morning, according to Local 10 News.

We are aware of an incident that occurred this evening at Miami International Airport Concourse J international greeters lobby.

We want to assure the public that the situation is under control and the safety of our passengers, staff, and visitors remains our top priority.… pic.twitter.com/UT5BIJUbwV

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