Police said “multiple people” were killed in a shooting Friday afternoon at the Fort Lauderdale international airport that also sent eight people to the hospital.
The suspected shooter is in custody, according to a spokeswoman for the Broward County Sheriff’s Department, which was on scene at the airport.
Authorities said they first received a call about shots fired just before 1 p.m.
While officials could not immediately confirm the death toll, “we have multiple people dead,” the spokeswoman said.
The sheriff’s office also posted on Twitter that “eight people were injured and transported to an area hospital,” though it did not say if all of these people were injured by gunfire.
All flights were temporarily suspended in the wake of the shooting, airport officials said. The Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport posted on Twitter about “an ongoing incident” at the baggage claims in one of the terminals, but did not provide further information.
The incident occurred in the baggage claim at the the second terminal, which is home to departures and arrivals for Delta and Air Canada, according to the airport.
Airport representatives could not be immediately reached for further comment.
Fort Lauderdale officials said they were helping with the law enforcement response at the airport, which is operated by Broward County.
“We have our units on site and around the perimeter to provide assistance and support, and we remain ready, willing, and able to provide additional assistance, support and resources,” Fort Lauderdale Mayor John P. “Jack” Seller said in a statement. “Our community extends its thoughts, prayers, and support to the victims and their families.
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