Shooting reported at LAX International Terminal
A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agent was reportedly killed and several more injured when a gunman opened fire Friday morning at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
NBC News and ABC News are reporting that one TSA agent was killed in the incident and that a second agent was wounded in the leg. A third individual, possibly the gunman, was reportedly also injured in the incident. The suspect is in custody.
A male suspect is reported to have opened fire on in Terminal 3 around 9:20 a.m. PT. One TSA agent was reportedly shot in the leg at the security checkpoint area but not inside the actual terminal. TSA spokesman Nico Melendez confirmed that at least one TSA officer was shot during the incident.
According to multiple reports, a 45-year-old male and a 29-year-old male were shot. Authorities reportedly quickly detained the suspect, who was also hit with gunfire, according to NBC News. CBS Los Angeles added that as many as four people may have been shot in the incident.
The Los Angeles Fire Department also has announced it is currently handling a "multi-patient incident," though no specifics on injuries have been revealed at this point.
Officials have announced that authorities now have full control of security at LAX and that the incident is believed to be over. However, full details are still emerging from the incident. There have been conflicting reports as to whether one or two suspects are in custody.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a full ground stop until the incident has been officially resolved.
Eyewitness Nick Pugh told local affiliate KNBC-TV, “I had a total of maybe 8 to 10 shots fired in maybe two bursts,” Pugh said. “Everyone dropped to the floor and started crawling along the crowd.”
Another witness, Tory Belecci, said the suspect appeared to be carrying a rifle, possibly an assault rifle.
A White House official said that, "The President has been briefed about the shooting at LAX. We will continue stay in touch with our federal and local partners. The LAPD is leading the response and investigation. We urge citizens to listen to the authorities and follow directions from the first responders on site. The President will continue to receive briefings throughout the day.”
Access to the airport has been temporarily shutdown on Century Boulevard, the main road leading into LAX. In addition, all flights are reportedly delayed.
Another eyewitness, Brian Adamick, 43, told the Los Angeles Times that one TSA officer who was shot did not appear to be seriously injured. “I got shot, I’m fine," the unnamed TSA agent reportedly told Adamick and other witnesses on the scene. Remarkably, the agent reportedly reassured witnesses by telling him that he had been shot before and that the wound was not life-threatening.
A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agent was reportedly killed and several more injured when a gunman opened fire Friday morning at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
NBC News and ABC News are reporting that one TSA agent was killed in the incident and that a second agent was wounded in the leg. A third individual, possibly the gunman, was reportedly also injured in the incident. The suspect is in custody.
A male suspect is reported to have opened fire on in Terminal 3 around 9:20 a.m. PT. One TSA agent was reportedly shot in the leg at the security checkpoint area but not inside the actual terminal. TSA spokesman Nico Melendez confirmed that at least one TSA officer was shot during the incident.
According to multiple reports, a 45-year-old male and a 29-year-old male were shot. Authorities reportedly quickly detained the suspect, who was also hit with gunfire, according to NBC News. CBS Los Angeles added that as many as four people may have been shot in the incident.
The Los Angeles Fire Department also has announced it is currently handling a "multi-patient incident," though no specifics on injuries have been revealed at this point.
Officials have announced that authorities now have full control of security at LAX and that the incident is believed to be over. However, full details are still emerging from the incident. There have been conflicting reports as to whether one or two suspects are in custody.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a full ground stop until the incident has been officially resolved.
Eyewitness Nick Pugh told local affiliate KNBC-TV, “I had a total of maybe 8 to 10 shots fired in maybe two bursts,” Pugh said. “Everyone dropped to the floor and started crawling along the crowd.”
Another witness, Tory Belecci, said the suspect appeared to be carrying a rifle, possibly an assault rifle.
A White House official said that, "The President has been briefed about the shooting at LAX. We will continue stay in touch with our federal and local partners. The LAPD is leading the response and investigation. We urge citizens to listen to the authorities and follow directions from the first responders on site. The President will continue to receive briefings throughout the day.”
Access to the airport has been temporarily shutdown on Century Boulevard, the main road leading into LAX. In addition, all flights are reportedly delayed.
Another eyewitness, Brian Adamick, 43, told the Los Angeles Times that one TSA officer who was shot did not appear to be seriously injured. “I got shot, I’m fine," the unnamed TSA agent reportedly told Adamick and other witnesses on the scene. Remarkably, the agent reportedly reassured witnesses by telling him that he had been shot before and that the wound was not life-threatening.
