Unknown opened fire at the airport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. About it reports on Friday, January 6, on NBC, citing local authorities.
According to CNBC, killed three people, another nine injured. The gunman was arrested.
According to the testimony of former White house Secretary Ari Fleischer, who witnessed the incident, the airport started to panic, but later, “all was quiet”.
Visitors and staff of Fort Lauderdale were evacuated, access to the airport is closed. Circumstances of incident are established.
International airport Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood international is the main hub for the airline Spirit Airlines. The proximity to the sea port Everglades, serving cruise liners, determines its popularity among American tourists.