A person was taken into custody after reports of shots fired at Miami International Airport triggered a massive law enforcement response Wednesday evening, authorities said.
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Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office officials said deputies responded to reports of shots fired at the airport just after 4 p.m. and took a person into custody.
Cell phone video from a witness showed a bearded man in handcuffs being escorted by deputies outside the airport.
Cell phone footage from another witness showed deputies, including some in tactical gear and carrying rifles, outside the airport, closing off some areas with yellow crime scene tape.
Officials didn’t release the person’s identity or say whether they were facing charges, but said there was no ongoing threat to the public.
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Aerial footage from Chopper 6 showed terminal roadways closed off as dozens of sheriff’s office vehicles responded.
Multiple witnesses reported hearing gunshots but authorities haven’t confirmed there was a shooting.
Miami-Dade Aviation Department officials said all passengers and employees were safe and there were no reported injuries.
The departure level from doors 12 to 17 and the departure level roadway outer lanes have been closed, and vehicle traffic was also being diverted to the arrivals level, airport officials added.
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