On October 11, 2023, a woman stabbed three people at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, including a police officer. The incident occurred outside of a security checkpoint at the airports south terminal at around 4:45 p.m. local time. The woman had stabbed a taxi driver before entering the airport, and officers encountered her a short time later. Officers attempted to talk her into dropping the knife and worked to restrict her movement and move travelers from the area. During the encounter, the woman stabbed another woman and then a police lieutenant as he tried to take her into custody. Another officer tackled and disarmed her before arresting her. All victims were alert, conscious, and breathing and were transported to a hospital for treatment. The suspect was taken into custody, and an investigation is underway to determine what led to the stabbings.