Canadian authorities are working with U. S. counterparts to investigate the incident.
The Consulate General of Canada issued a statement today condemning the stabbing of a police officer this morning at Bishop International Airport in Flint.
Authorities said Lt. Jeff Neville was stabbed in the neck at about 9: 30 a.m., and that the airport was evacuated shortly after the incident occurred. Neville is a former Genesee County Sheriff’s lieutenant.
NBC News is reporting that the suspect is from Quebec and has a Canadian passport.
« We are aware of reports of an incident at Bishop International Airport in Flint, Michigan, » the statement read. « Canada condemns this heinous and cowardly act. Our thoughts and sympathies are with the officer and his loved ones. »
The statement said that Canadian law enforcement agencies are working with their in their US counterparts.
« Our government and law enforcement agencies are engaged and are cooperating fully with our American counterparts and assisting them in every way possible, » it read.
The FBI in a statement said it’s too early to tell whether a stabbing attack was an act of terrorism.
Authorities said a press conference may be held later today to release additional information on the incident and investigation.
