From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. –UPDATE –Police now believe there was only one gunman and he is in custody.
PREVIOUSLY REPORTED –According to ABC Action News in Ft. Lauderdale, eight people have been shot at the Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood airport in Florida. Five people are reported dead, according to the television station on site.
One suspect is reportedly in custody, but at least one other active shooter has not been apprehended, according to reports. Unconfirmed reports say shots have been heard in a second terminal and a parking garage. Passengers are being removed from airplanes and the airport has been closed.
TSA has advised people still in the airport to shelter in place.
The shooting took place in a busy terminal. The shooter was reportedly wearing and unknown uniform and had a military ID.
Witnesses reported to ABC Action News that the shooter was shouting, “I’m not Jewish, I’m not Jewish.”
Witnesses said the shooter ran out of ammunition, threw gun down on ground, laid down, face down with arms & legs spread.
Witness to Ft. Lauderdale shooting said he heard “popping noises,” ran to another terminal with his children and saw “puddles of blood.” pic.twitter.com/leucZpjMHS
— ABC News (@ABC) January 6, 2017
A Greenwood, Indiana native was at #FtLauderdale airport dropping his friend off right after the shootings occurred. https://t.co/YlzRKtEFEw pic.twitter.com/W3NYoezUCc
— FOX59 News (@FOX59) January 6, 2017
Monitoring the terrible situation in Florida. Just spoke to Governor Scott. Thoughts and prayers for all. Stay safe!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2017
In Ft. Lauderdale. Monitoring the shooting with law enforcement. Spoke to @realDonaldTrump, FL airports about security and safety.
— Rick Scott (@FLGovScott) January 6, 2017