The St. Louis County Police Department Bureau of Crimes Against Persons is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), resulting in the death of an adult male. According to authorities, at approximately 1:05 a.m., STL Airport Police officers were conducting routine security checks in Terminal 1 when they encountered an adult male armed with a knife. Officers issued commands for the suspect to drop the weapon, which he refused. One officer deployed a Taser, but the suspect continued advancing toward officers. A second officer then discharged his service weapon, striking the suspect. The male was pronounced deceased at the scene. No officers or bystanders were injured during the incident. The officer involved in the use of deadly force is a 43-year-old STL Airport Police officer with two years of law enforcement experience. As with all officer-involved shootings, this incident remains under investigation, and details may change as additional information becomes available.DISCLAIMER: This video discusses an officer-involved shooting and contains sensitive subject matter that may be disturbing to some viewers. All information presented is based on preliminary law enforcement statements and public reports at the time of recording. Investigations are ongoing, and facts or conclusions may change as new evidence is reviewed. This content is intended for news reporting, public awareness, and discussion purposes only. #bodycam #criticalincident #police #lapd #cops #policetransparency #lawenforcement #publicsafety