A Transportation Security Administration agent was reportedly killed and several more people wounded when a gunman opened fire Friday morning at Los Angeles International Airport.
“They tracked the individual through the airport and engaged him in gunfire in Terminal 3 and were able to successfully take him into custody,” LAX Airport Police Chief Patrick Gannon said at a press conference. “We believe, at this point, that there was a lone shooter. That he was the only person armed in this incident.”
Jim Featherstone, acting Los Angeles Fire Chief, added that officials have treated seven patients and transported six to area hospitals.
FBI Agent David Bowdich said that authorities do not believe there are any other potential suspects on the scene. "As we stand right now, there is only one individual we know of as the active shooter," Gannon added.
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, also was reportedly injured. The suspect is in custody, according to reports; however, authorities declined to provide any information on the identities or conditions of those wounded, and they provided no information on the condition of the shooter.The UCLA Medical Center released a statement that it is currently treating three injured individuals from the incident. One individual is currently listed as being in "critical" condition while the other two are listed as "fair."
A male suspect opened fire in Terminal 3 around 9:20 a.m. PT, according to earlier reports, and one TSA agent was reportedly shot in the leg at a security checkpoint area. TSA spokesman Nico Melendez confirmed that at least one TSA officer was shot during the incident.
During the press conference, Gannon added that authorities had run through the "exact" scenario that played out at LAX on Friday, and that allowed them to react effectively to the situation when it unfolded for real.
Officials 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.
The Federal Aviation Administration announced a full ground stop until the incident has been officially resolved.
Eyewitness Nick Pugh told local affiliate KNBC-TV, “I heard 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 saying he had been shot before and that the wound was not life-threatening.
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