American Airlines flight attendant Celinda Levno was killed Saturday night during a Denver layover. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants called the act a “senseless crime” in a statement to Denver 7 News.
Levno was Phoenix-based and had been flying since 1989 starting with America West.
“We are heartbroken and mourning the tragic loss of our colleague who was the victim of a senseless crime last night,” the airline shared in a statement. “Our thoughts and support are with her family, loved ones and colleagues, and we are doing all we can to assist law enforcement in its investigation.”
A suspect was arrested following four weekend stabbings in downtown Denver, the news outlet reported. Two of the attacks were deadly.
Police have yet to identify victims, but a friend of Levno’s told News 7 that she was stabbed while walking near a mall on Saturday evening. However, neither the airline nor the union has confirmed the nature of her death.
“This is a devastating loss to everyone who knew her,” the friend said.
In the wake of the incident, the APFA says Denver layover hotels will be temporarily relocated from downtown to near the airport.
