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Fort Lauderdale Airport Shooting (January 6, 2017)

Fort Lauderdale Airport Shooting (January 6, 2017)

People running for safety

People running for safety

The gunman Esteban Santiago

The gunman Esteban Santiago

On January 6, 2017, a mass shooting took place at Ft. Lauderdale Airport. [11]

Victims

At least 5 people died and as many as 9 others were injured.

[7] [13] Terry Andres and Olga Woltering were of the identified victims.

Airport Shooting

According to Ft. Lauderdale's Airport Twitter account, the shooting took place in Terminal 2 of the baggage claim area. [0]

The shooter is reportedly in custody.  

The shooter of the airport has been identified as Esteban Santiago. Reports of airline delays were widespread. [12]

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A few hours after the shooting took place, the governor of Florida arrived to give a press conference. He announced that he was in touch with Donald Trump and Mike Pence whom have said that they would help the state of Florida with whatever he needs. He communicated to the press that his people will be preparing all the details to be shared with the public, and that there was only one shooter.

He said that Barack Obama has not been in communication with him. [6]

References

[1]
Citation Linktwitter.comFt. Lauderdale Airport's tweet: "There is an ongoing incident in Terminal 2, Baggage Claim.Media availability is at the staging area."(January 6, 2017; 2:16 PM ET)
Jan 6, 2017, 7:35 PM
[2]
Citation Linkeveripedia-storage.s3.amazonaws.comPeople running for safety
Jan 7, 2017, 9:45 AM
[3]
Citation Linkeveripedia-storage.s3.amazonaws.comThe gunman Esteban Santiago
Jan 7, 2017, 9:31 AM
[4]
Citation Linkyoutu.beVideo of the first shots Esteban Santiago Ruiz fired at the Ft. Lauderdale shooting (January 6, 2017).
Jan 11, 2017, 6:21 AM
[5]
Citation Linkedition.cnn.comCNNreports on Ft. Lauderdale Airportshooting
Jan 6, 2017, 7:22 PM
[6]
Citation Linkeveripedia-storage.s3.amazonaws.comTerrified people running away
Jan 7, 2017, 9:48 AM
[7]
Citation Linkmediaite.comFlorida Governor Rick Scottsays the Barack Obamahas not reached out to him about the shooting
Jan 7, 2017, 9:02 AM
[8]
Citation Linkcnbc.comCNBCreports that at least 9 people were shot and 3 died at the Ft.Lauderdale Airportshooting
Jan 6, 2017, 7:23 PM
[9]
Citation Linkeveripedia-storage.s3.amazonaws.comTaking cover
Jan 7, 2017, 9:50 AM
[10]
Citation Linkheavy.comHeavy article about the shooting in Ft.Lauderdale; reports that the shooter is in custody
Jan 6, 2017, 7:40 PM
[11]
Citation Linklocal10.comLocal10News (Florida) reports a tally of 5 dead, 8 injured
Jan 6, 2017, 7:45 PM
[12]
Citation Linkdailymail.co.ukFt. Lauderdaleairport shooting - breaking news
Jan 6, 2017, 7:15 PM
[13]
Citation Linkyoutube.comAftermath of the shooting
Jan 7, 2017, 9:26 AM
[14]
Citation Linkfox13now.comFox Newsreports 5 dead at Ft.Lauderdale Airportshooting
Jan 6, 2017, 7:31 PM
[15]
Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comOne of the men shot at the Ft.Lauderdale Airport Shooting (photo shared on social media)
Jan 6, 2017, 7:17 PM
[16]
Citation Linkyoutube.comAftermath
Jan 7, 2017, 9:29 AM
[17]
Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comPeople running for safety
Jan 7, 2017, 9:45 AM
[18]
Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comThe gunman Esteban Santiago
Jan 7, 2017, 9:31 AM
[20]
Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comTerrified people running away
Jan 7, 2017, 9:48 AM
[21]
Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comTaking cover
Jan 7, 2017, 9:50 AM