Authorities confirmed that the suspect is in custody on charges of killing a war veteran American Airlines flight attendant Who was one of the victims killed in a random stabbing during a stop in Denver.
According to the Denver Police Department. Elijah Caudill, 24, was arrested late Sunday evening in connection with four stabbings that occurred over the weekend.
In a statement to Fox News Digital, American Airlines confirmed that Phoenix-based flight attendant Celinda Levno, 71, was one of the victims.
“We are saddened and mourn the tragic loss of our colleague who was the victim of a senseless crime. Our thoughts and support are with her family, loved ones and colleagues, and we are doing everything we can to assist law enforcement in the investigation,” an airline spokesperson said in a statement.
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A Phoenix-based flight attendant was the victim of a fatal stabbing over the weekend in Denver during a layover, officials confirmed. (iStock/Association of Professional Flight Attendants)
The Association of Professional Flight Attendants, a union that represents American Airlines flight attendants, also confirmed Levino's death in a statement sent to Fox News Digital.
A spokesperson for the association said: “It is with great sadness that we inform you that Phoenix-based flight attendant Celinda Levnow passed away during a stop in Denver. Celinda began her career with America West in 1989.”
“Celinda's love for her horses, friends and family will always be remembered. We are supporting Celinda's family, friends and our colleagues at Phoenix Inflight as they process this senseless tragedy.”
Celinda Levno, 71, a longtime flight attendant for American Airlines, was killed in a stabbing during a layover in Denver. (Association of Professional Flight Attendants)
Levino began her career in 1989 with American West, which merged with American Airlines and then US Airways in 2013, according to the association.
The association added that crews are still working On a layover in Denver He will be transferred to a hotel near Denver International Airport, although the stabbing did not occur at the hotel where work was halted.
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Authorities in Denver have arrested Elijah Caudill, 24, in connection with a series of four stabbings that left two people dead over the weekend. (Denver Police Department)
Police said the incident occurred around 5:17pm on Saturday when officers responded to reports of a stabbing. When officers arrived, they found Levno suffering from stab wounds to the neck, as well as two other victims who had suffered injuries.
Levno was transported to a local hospital and He was later declared dead. Another victim was stabbed late Sunday night and died from his injuries, police said. His identity has not yet been revealed.
Investigators do not believe Caudill and the victims had any connection to each other, and A.J The motive behind the attacks is unknown.
Caudill is being held without bail and faces charges of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder.
Anyone with information or surveillance footage of the stabbings is encouraged to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7967.
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A GoFundMe page has also been set up by Levno's family and friends to help with funeral costs.
“Celinda Ann Levnow was an amazing woman. She was 71 years old and still working hard as a flight attendant,” a post on the page said.
“She spent her free time with her loving husband John and sister Melanie. She bred many horses throughout her life and was heavily involved in the Arabian horse industry,” the post continued.
“She was also a wonderful musician and played the flute often at concerts. Selinda was the most giving and kindest person there. She did so much for others. She is a wonderful, kind woman who was taken too soon.”
Stephenie Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Tips and story ideas can be sent to stepheny.price@fox.com
