FLINT -- NBC25 has learned an arrest warrant has been issued for Elias Abuelazam (see photograph provided by the Arlington, VA police department) in connection to the serial killings.
While no other details of Abuelazam are being currently released, NBC25 is told more information will be given by Michigan State Police in a press conference at 2:00 p.m.
Abuelazam was allegedly arrested in Atlanta, Georgia. The serial killer suspect was apparently attempting to board a Delta Airline Flight to Tel Aviv. Police say he was caught at 10:05 at the airport. His plane was scheduled to take off at 10:15 p.m.
Abuelazam is believed to be an employee of the Kingwater Store located at 1341 west coldwater in Flint, MI. A manager, Abdulla Farah, tells us "Eli" was a good employee and had only been working there about a month.
The serial killer is wanted for at least 16 stabbing crimes. Thirteen people were stabbed in the Flint, MI area. Five of those stabbing victims have died. At least three crimes were in Leesburg, VA. One person was stabbed in Toledo, Oh.
NBC25 has team coverage on this story and will continue to provide updates here, on www.connectmidmichigan.com.
