(Dan Tri) – A gunman suspected to be a US veteran of the Iraq War opened fire at the international airport in Florida yesterday, January 6, killing at least 5 people and injuring 8, Reuters cited sources.
Shooting at US airport, at least 5 people died
First image of the suspect
First image of the suspect.
The suspect was identified as Esteban Santiago, 26 years old, with a military identification card serving in the Iraq battlefield.
`The scene was like a battlefield`
Witnesses told ABC News that the suspect repeatedly shouted, `I’m not Jewish.`
Several witnesses told NBC that the gunman did not appear to be targeting anyone in particular.
The shooting left 5 people dead and 8 injured
The shooting occurred at Terminal 2, Fort Lauderdale International Airport.
The attack occurred at the baggage claim area at Terminal 2, Fort Lauderdale International Airport, Florida, USA at around 1:00 p.m. on January 6 local time.
The attack left at least 5 people dead and 8 others injured.
The attack left at least 5 people dead and 8 injured.
Police have now controlled and arrested the gunman without any injuries.
Air Canada denied that Esteban came from a Canadian flight.
The scene in the station area as well as outside the airport at the time of the attack was quite chaotic.
Passengers at the airport were evacuated.
Police questioned people evacuated from the airport.
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