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Teen Critically Injured in Miami Airport Stabbing

A 17-year-old transgender girl was attacked without provocation, prompting evacuations and chaos at the terminal.

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The Miami International Airport in Miami on January 22, 2020.
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An American Airlines plane takes off from Miami International Airport in Miami on January 2, 2023.

Overview

  • The suspect, Alexander Love, attacked the teen with a butcher knife, stabbing her nearly 20 times.
  • The incident led to false reports of an active shooter, causing panic and evacuations at the airport.
  • Authorities confirmed the stabbing occurred in the pre-security area of Terminal J.
  • The victim managed to escape to a lower floor where she was found and taken to a hospital.
  • Love, who is now in custody, faces attempted murder charges and is being held without bond.