US cops probing Los Angeles airport 'firing'
Los Angeles airport police said on Twitter late on Sunday they were investigating unconfirmed reports of shots being fired at Los Angeles International airport, with officials closing the arrival and departures areas of the central terminal.
The police said in a second tweet they were searching the airport and that all precautions were being taken to ensure the public's safety. "Remain calm," the post on Twitter said.
@LAAirportPD confirming no shooting or shots fired at LAX. They cleared T2 & repopulating passengers that self-evacuated. Ground stop lifted
— LAX Airport (@flyLAXairport) August 29, 2016
At this point, no confirmation of shooting can be verified. @LAAirportPD working to confirm reports.
— LAX Airport (@flyLAXairport) August 29, 2016
It also said that no confirmation of any shooting could be verified yet.
Los Angeles airport police could not be reached immediately for comment.
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