UPDATE (Matt): Via Justin, CBS News has released photos of the shooter, along with reporting that the suspect had rushed into the FBI's office in Anchorage, Alaska, saying that he was being forced to fight for ISIS.
NEW: In Nov. 2016, FLL suspect walked into FBI office in Anchorage, claiming he was being forced to fight for ISIS, sources tell CBS News.
— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 6, 2017
UPDATE (3:31 EST): The shooter was a passenger on a flight that had recently landed at FLL.
NBC saying Santiago got his gun from a checked bag, went into the bathroom to load it, came out and started shooting. Security fail.
— Ethan Ralph (@TheRalphRetort) January 6, 2017
UPDATE (2:58 EST): Reports of a second shooter are still unconfirmed.
Active search: Unconfirmed reports of addt'l shots fired on airport property.
— Broward Sheriff (@browardsheriff) January 6, 2017
UPDATE (2:49 EST): A man was seen being led away in handcuffs from the parking garage.
NOW: someone in handcuffs at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International. Still lots of activity in parking garage. @wsvn pic.twitter.com/kjHA1QNI3Z
— Brian Entin (@BrianEntin) January 6, 2017
UPDATE (2:47 EST): The TSA's official Twitter account is tweeting about an active shooter at FLL; however, it is not known if this is in reference to the original shooting or a second shooting.
Update: Active shooter at #FLL. Shelter in place. Airport closed.
— TSA (@TSA) January 6, 2017
UPDATE (2:46 EST): Also per Sen. Nelson, the suspect emptied three magazines before sitting down.
Senator Bill Nelson: shooter is Esteban Santiago. He was carrying a military ID. Motive is unknown. When finished 3 magazines, he sat down
— Will Carr (@WillCarrFNC) January 6, 2017
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UPDATE (2:30 EST): Possible reports of a second shooter have emerged. The casualty total has been updated to five dead, eight wounded.
5 dead, 8 injured at FLL airport. Now reports of second active shooter in Terminal 3, BSO says. People still being evacuated on tarmac.
— Phillip Valys (@PhilValys) January 6, 2017
Witnesses reporting more shots fired at Fort Lauderdale International Airport. Not confirmed by authorities #FoxNews
— Will Carr (@WillCarrFNC) January 6, 2017
UPDATE (2:28 EST): According to Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL), the shooter has been identified as "Esteban Santiago" by his military ID.
Senator Bill Nelson on MSNBC right now. Says shooter has been identified as Esteban Santiago - carrying a military ID #FortLauderdale
— Stewart Moore (@Stewartmoore) January 6, 2017
UPDATE (1:59 EST): The death toll has been revised to five.
.@ShepNewsTeam: "@wsvn ... is now reporting 5 people have died in this shooting at #FortLauderdale-Hollywood Airport." pic.twitter.com/DwfpFHdgNF
— Fox News (@FoxNews) January 6, 2017
UPDATE (1:46 EST): The shooting took place at the baggage claim.
UPDATE: Shooting took place at Terminal 2 baggage claim, @NBCNews' @prodjay reports
— WCSH 6 (@WCSH6) January 6, 2017
UPDATE (1:37 EST): Per NBC, three people are now reported dead.
NBC's Pete Williams, citing federal officials, says 3 dead in shooting at Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood Int'l Airport
— Jesse Rodriguez (@JesseRodriguez) January 6, 2017
UPDATE (1:33 EST): The person in custody is the shooter, according to federal officials.
UPDATE (1:27 EST): "At least" nine people have been wounded, with one person in custody. One person is reported dead.
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There are reports of shots fired at Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Details are scarce at the moment, but former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer is on the scene and tweeting updates. Passengers have been evacuated.
I'm at the Ft. Lauderdale Airport. Shots have been fired. Everyone is running.
— Ari Fleischer (@AriFleischer) January 6, 2017
The police said there is one shooter and five victims.
— Ari Fleischer (@AriFleischer) January 6, 2017
All seems calm now but the police aren't letting anyone out of the airport - at least not the area where I am.
— Ari Fleischer (@AriFleischer) January 6, 2017
Other travelers were tweeting that they were told to get back on their planes.
Holy crap. Shooter at airport in ft Lauderdale. We were just about to get off plane and they made everyone get back on plane.
— PuzzlePen (@PuzzlePen) January 6, 2017
This story has been updated.
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