FL - Five killed, 8 wounded in shooting at Fort Lauderdale Airport, 6 Jan 2017

[Pamela_Brewer]

"Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., identified the shooter as Esteban Santiago. Nelson said the 26-year-old was carrying a military identification."
http://www.local10.com/news/shots-fired-at-fort-lauderdale-hollywood-international-airport

[video=twitter;817462898897383425]https://twitter.com/WABI_TV5/status/817462898897383425[/video]

The flight he reportedly arrived on is in DETROIT!

 

[Greater Than]

But didn't TSA say there was an active shooter? As far as Shep he has a tendency to minimize everything when sometimes it is true what is being said by witnesses.

Yes, it was TSA.

They tweeted this after Santiago was already in custody:

[video=twitter;817454063814066176]https://twitter.com/tsa/status/817454063814066176[/video]

 

[oceanblueeyes]

Never mind, I see he had a Florida Drivers License.

But the witness was right and the Senator was wrong. He didn't surrender. He was in the middle of trying to reload his gun when approached by officers. So he had plans to continue his murder spree.
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He was apprehended by authorities when he stopped shooting to reload, witnesses said.

 

[Ray_of_hope]

I think that I found his Facebook, but I will wait to post a link. If correct, I would be completely surprised if it's related to terrorism.

There are several people with the same name and from the same state. People are already blasting the site. He may not even be on FB, So I think you're smart in waiting.

 

[Purplepixii]

This is a complete logistical nightmare now and I don't envy airport staff. There are passengers / persons not supposed to be airside who are all over the airport - runways, buildings, train tracks and so on. None of the grounded planes awaiting take-off will be allowed to until the areas have been cleared (or that'd be another tragedy).

 

[JerseyGirl]

Santiago was born in Woodbury, New Jersey

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2017/01/06/fort-lauderdale-airport-shooting/

 

[Pamela_Brewer]

Per CNN:
Navy, said no he is not in the Military other branches haven't confirmed yet.

 

[oceanblueeyes]

Navy, said no he is not in the Military others haven't confirmed yet.

Could he have stolen the military ID to throw LE off as to who he is?

 

[JerseyGirl]

Air Canada said all their customers and employees were accounted for and safe.

https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2017/01/06/gunshots-reported-at-fort-lauderdale-airport.html

 

[AmyPond]

I always get nervous that if there were any other gunman...that they could just try to blend in with the entire crowd and somehow get released.

 

[Greater Than]

Was he living in Alaska now? If so why come thousands of miles to hit this particular terminal. Is there a military base close by the airport?

There's a Navy base in West Palm and two Coast Guard bases in Miami.

Those would be the closest to that airport.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Could he have stolen the military ID to throw LE off as to who he is?

He was in baggage claim, anyone can waltz into a baggage claim area in any airport.

 

[oceanblueeyes]

He was in baggage claim, anyone can waltz into a baggage claim area in any airport.

That sure needs to change.

 

[AmyPond]

Sheriff is saying there is no active shooter right now. Just the 1 shooter who is in custody.

 

[Pamela_Brewer]

Could he have stolen the military ID to throw LE off as to who he is?

He could have!

 

[Pamela_Brewer]

Pasenger on a Canadian flight with checked weapon got his bag from baggage, loaded it in the bathroom and came back out shooting people.
Per FNN

 

[skibaboo]

Sheriff is saying there is no active shooter right now. Just the 1 shooter who is in custody.

Listening to that too...He also said no LE officer has discharged a weapon. Hmm

Something is not adding up here

 

[JerseyGirl]

Despite some reports to the contrary, no other attacks took place in other parts of the airport, said Broward Sheriff Scott Israel.

“We have no evidence at this time that he was acting with anyone else,” Broward County Mayor Barbara Sharief said.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/ft-lauderdale-airport-shooting_us_586fdb46e4b02b5f8588a0bb

 

[AmyPond]

CNN said gunman came in from a flight from Alaska.

 

[Pamela_Brewer]

Despite some reports to the contrary, no other attacks took place in other parts of the airport, said Broward Sheriff Scott Israel.

“We have no evidence at this time that he was acting with anyone else,” Broward County Mayor Barbara Sharief said.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/ft-lauderdale-airport-shooting_us_586fdb46e4b02b5f8588a0bb

SHERRIF ISRAEL also said for people keep 911 lines clear.


ETA:
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/01/06/fort-lauderdale-shooting-witness-shooter-reloaded-gun-rampage