Terminal 3 at LAX shut down due to shooting

CBS in Los Angeles is updating.

Los Angeles Airport Police Friday said a at least one suspect was in reportedly custody following a shooting at Terminal 3 at LAX.

CBS’s John Miller reported that the suspect or suspects entered the terminal wearing camouflage and opened fire around 9:30 a.m., wounding at least three people.

Preliminary indications show that the suspect(s) was targeting TSA employees, according to Miller.

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As with any event, details are very sketchy at this time, but there appears to have been a shooting at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). There are thought to be multiple casualties, and the suspected shooter is allegedly in custody.

We’ll update as the story develops with reliable information.

Police are still clearing the terminal.

Ambulances are staged.

Firearm believed to be used by the shooter.

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