Crime
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Evacuated Due to Suspicious Package, Later Cleared
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport was temporarily evacuated on Wednesday morning after a suspicious item was detected during routine passenger screening by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
The suspicious item was identified during the security screening process, prompting immediate evacuation of the terminal as a precautionary measure.
A technical response team was dispatched to the scene to investigate the potential threat.
Following a thorough assessment, authorities determined there was no credible threat.
Executive Director Mark Hanna confirmed that after ensuring the safety of all passengers and personnel, the terminal was cleared, and operations resumed as normal.
Passengers and staff were permitted to re-enter the building once officials confirmed the area was secure.
After a brief disruption, all airport functions have returned to normal.
Authorities have not disclosed specific details about the suspicious item, but they emphasized that safety remains the top priority and that appropriate protocols were followed to ensure a swift and secure resolution.
For further updates, travelers are encouraged to monitor the airport’s official communications.
Authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred near Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Friday night, leaving a 27-year-old man dead after being attacked by a group of individuals.
According to the New York Police Department (NYPD) and sources close to the investigation, the victim, identified as Michael Arguy Hernandez Jr., was walking near the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Atlantic Avenue when he was ambushed by a group of four people.
During the attack, Hernandez sustained a stab wound to the chest and multiple stab wounds to his back around 9:00 p.m.
Despite his injuries, Hernandez managed to walk a short distance before collapsing at the corner of Flatbush Avenue and Atlantic Avenue, where responding emergency personnel found him.
He was transported to NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
A local resident, whose apartment overlooks the scene, reported hearing screams at the time of the attack but initially dismissed them, believing it to be teenagers making noise earlier in the evening.
Hernandez’s grieving family has since spoken out about their devastating loss, remembering him as a bright and compassionate young man who was deeply devoted to his family. His mother, in a heartfelt plea, described her son as someone with a passion for technology and video games, adding that “he loved his family above all else.”
The NYPD has confirmed that no arrests have been made, and the suspects remain at large.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward.
A fundraiser has been organized to assist with Hernandez’s funeral expenses, with his family expressing gratitude for any support as they navigate this unimaginable tragedy.
“Justice will be served for my son,” his mother declared. “Heaven has gained an angel.”
Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).