LAX returning to normal after panic due to unfounded shooter report
- 8 years ago
Operations returned to normal Monday morning at Los Angeles International Airport after reports of a shooting sent panicked travelerssprinting through terminals and onto the tarmac, authorities said."Report of shooting at LAX proven to be LOUD NOISES only.
No shots fired; no injuries.
Investigation continues to locate source,"Andy Neiman, the commanding officer of the Los Angeles Police Department's Media Relations section tweeted.
Twenty-seven flights were diverted to other airports but many had completed their trips to LAX by1:25 a.m..
About 280 flights were delayed.
The incident affected airtraffic nationwide, as flights in and out of LAX from airports across the country were re-routed or canceled.
No shots fired; no injuries.
Investigation continues to locate source,"Andy Neiman, the commanding officer of the Los Angeles Police Department's Media Relations section tweeted.
Twenty-seven flights were diverted to other airports but many had completed their trips to LAX by1:25 a.m..
About 280 flights were delayed.
The incident affected airtraffic nationwide, as flights in and out of LAX from airports across the country were re-routed or canceled.