SAN FRANCISCO — A suspect is in custody after three people were attacked at San Francisco International Airport at around 6 p.m. Friday, authorities confirmed.
According to San Francisco police, a man drove a vehicle to the airport and entered the international terminal’s pre-security area. He then walked through the departure terminal and took out a sharp weapon, KRON-TV reported.
According to Doug Yakel, the airport’s public information officer, the man then assaulted three travelers, the TV station reported.
Police were seen removing a large knife from the crime scene, but the victims suffered only minor cuts and scrapes, KTVU reported.
All three victims were treated on the scene before they continued on their journeys, and the San Francisco Police Department has not yet identified the suspect publicly or confirmed the charges he is facing because the investigation remains active, KRON reported.
Witnesses told the TV station that the weapon used resembled a machete.
A motive for the attacks has not been determined, KTVU reported.