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(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
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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.
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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.
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The scene in the station area as well as outside the airport at the time of the attack was quite chaotic.
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Passengers at the airport were evacuated.
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Police questioned people evacuated from the airport.
Minh Phuong
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