An American Airlines employee stabbed a colleague at Boston Logan International Airport after a quarrel broke out between them, authorities said on Tuesday.

Kendrick Smith and an anonymous 38-year-old employee got into a physical altercation, as a result of which the victim was pressed with a multifunctional tool, officers said. The victim was aware and with injuries incompatible with life, was taken to hospital.

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“Evidence shows that the stab wounds were solely the result of a dispute between the two men and that the safety of the public and other staff was not threatened.” Announced by Procopius.

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In a statement, Fox News American Airlines said it was aware of the alleged attack.

“We are aware of an incident this morning at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) involving two members of the American Airlines team, and we are working closely with law enforcement to assist in their investigation.” the statement said.