UPDATE: According to officials the suspect checked gun in baggage and used it after landing in Fort Lauderdale on a Canadian flight.
A witness to the Fort Lauderdale Airport shooting that killed at least five reported hearing more gunfire as he spoke with Fox News’ Shepard Smith live on air Friday.
The TSA issued a warning of an active shooter situation ongoing after giving an all clear earlier, confirming witness reports that a second shooting occurred.
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Update: Active shooter at #FLL. Shelter in place. Airport closed.
— TSA (@TSA) January 6, 2017
Witness: “They’re telling everybody to lay down.” #FortLauderdale pic.twitter.com/fWPQgERhL0
— Fox News (@FoxNews) January 6, 2017
Witness: “There are more shots that have been fired in the parking garage.” #FortLauderdale pic.twitter.com/pnii0bWtqH
— Fox News (@FoxNews) January 6, 2017
https://twitter.com/Breaking911/status/817458337969270789
“It was very surreal,” witness John Schlicher told Fox News. “He did not say a word.”
As he described the incident Schlicher said more gunfire began and they were told to get on the floor and stay.
The shooter was identified as Esteban Santiago and he was carrying military ID, according to Sen. Bill Nelson.
#DEVELOPING @SenBillNelson has identified the gunman at FLL as Esteban Santiago. He was carrying military ID. Unclear if it belongs to him.
— Carlos Suarez (@CarlosWPLG) January 6, 2017
.@ShepNewsTeam: “The man taken into custody @SenBillNelson has identified… as Esteban Santiago.” #FortLauderdale pic.twitter.com/Zs67afuZEm
— Fox News (@FoxNews) January 6, 2017
.@SenBillNelson: Shooter's name is Esteban Santiago. Name reportedly found on military ID. No motive known. https://t.co/gYRrqG2JQN pic.twitter.com/FoXbqireLM
— Fox News (@FoxNews) January 6, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and our first responders in Fort Lauderdale, FL. https://t.co/0DutQItGvN
— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) January 6, 2017
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/817453219613917185
The following is very tough content to watch. It is off the inside of the baggage claim area after the attack:
*Warning
Video released from inside Fort Lauderdale airport baggage claim area pic.twitter.com/QVfWnhhNiE
— WSVN 7 News (@wsvn) January 6, 2017
It is unclear if there is an active shooter situation still in process. This story is still developing.
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