No shooting at Los Angeles airport, only loud noises, say police; to reopen in half an hour
Hundreds of people were evacuated from the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Sunday night after police reported of an active shooter in a terminal.
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False alarm at LAX
Authorities report that shots fired at the LAX was a false alarm. They suggest that there were merely loud noises which led to the chaos.
“Report of shooting at LAX proven to be LOUD NOISES only. No shots fired; no injuries. Investigation continues to locate source,“Andy Neiman, Commanding Officer of LAPD Media Relations said in a tweet.
Police searched the airport following unconfirmed reports of a shooting at the facility. “All precautions being taken to ensure safety of public. Remain calm. Thank you for your cooperation,” tweeted Los Angeles Airport Police Department.
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at the airport due to a security situation, according to the regulatory body’s website. The ground stop lasted only 20 minutes and was lifted 1:00 a.m. EDT
Los Angeles airport police confirm reports of shots fired in the facility were a false alarm. https://t.co/vTmVRn2Ve1
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) August 29, 2016
Traffic comes to a stand-still
According to a report by KTLA, the traffic near the airport is snarled. The central terminal has been shut down and a ground stop has been initiated for Los Angeles International airport. The Los Angeles Fire Department has responded to the unfolding events and have tweeted that “no significant incident” has been noted.
Upper/Departures & Lower/Arrivals levels of Central Terminal Area (CTA) closed. Pls check w/ airlines if heading to LAX
— LAX Airport (@flyLAXairport) August 29, 2016
Los Angles airport closed
Due to possible gunfire, the police have shut down part of the airport. Reports suggest that hundreds of people have been evacuated from the airport.
#BREAKING Part of Los Angeles airport closed due to possible gunfire: airport officials
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) August 29, 2016
Police say no shooting at the airport
Los Angeles Police confirm loud noises at the airport, but the gunfire remains unconfirmed.
#BREAKING | Loud noises at Los Angeles airport, no shooting at the airport: Los Angeles police pic.twitter.com/ExXogChyQs
— News18 (@CNNnews18) August 29, 2016
People evacuated from airport
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said the reports of the shooter had come from two callers, but there was no confirmation of what was exactly happening, CBS News reported. Hundreds of people were evacuated from the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Sunday night.
Police launches search at LA airtport
Police say search underway at LA airport; social media posts show people fleeing terminal.
Visuals from the site: US Media reports of an active shooter at Los Angeles International Airport, search underway pic.twitter.com/IfehslvnS6
— ANI (@ANI) August 29, 2016
Part of Los Angeles airport closed due to possible gunfire
#BREAKING Part of Los Angeles airport closed due to possible gunfire: airport officials
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) August 29, 2016
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