Archive · 22 Nov 2025
Knife-Wielding Suspect Fatally Shot by Police at St. Louis Airport
A man with a knife was shot and killed by police at St. Louis Airport during a routine security check.
The police are now investigating the incident.
A man was shot and killed by police at St. Louis Lambert International Airport
The incident occurred in Terminal 1 during routine security checks
The suspect was holding a knife and refused to drop it when ordered by police
One officer used a Taser, but the suspect continued to approach officers, leading to the shooting
The two officers involved have been with the airport police force for six months and one year
- Who
- An unidentified adult male suspect and two St. Louis airport police officers
- What
- A shooting incident at St. Louis Lambert International Airport
- When
- Shortly after 01:00 local time on Friday
- Where
- Terminal 1 of St. Louis Lambert International Airport
- Why
- The suspect refused to drop a knife when ordered by police
Police Action Justified
Need for Further Investigation
Use of Force
Police Action Justified
Police acted in self-defense and to protect the public
Need for Further Investigation
Concerns about the necessity of lethal force given the use of a Taser
- Airport Terminal
- Terminal 1
- Weapon Used
- Knife
- Police Force Involved
- St. Louis airport police
- Duration of MetroLink Station Closure
- Around three hours
- Airport Director's Statement
- A tragic incident for our Airport Community