Federal officials are now identifying the man who they believe fatally shot multiple people Friday at Florida's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport.
Police responded to reports of shots fired shortly before 1 p.m. near the Terminal 2 baggage claim area.
Florida Sen. Bill Nelson (D) said Transportation Security Administration chief Peter Neffenger told him the identity of the alleged shooter is Estaban Santiago. The suspect was reportedly carrying a military ID and a handgun, although it is not clear if the ID actually belonged to the gunman.
"FLL shooter identified as Esteban Santiago, carrying military ID" pic.twitter.com/coRaDbejWi https://t.co/OipBI8h7Rl
— 👁 Muschelschloss (@Muschelschloss) January 6, 2017
NBC News reported that the ID showed that Santiago is 26 years old and was born in New Jersey. Authorities have not yet revealed a motive.
NBC News: Multiple senior law enforcement sources say Esteban Santiago born 3/1990 is in custody. Had military ID on him. Born in NJ.— Tom Winter (@Tom Winter)1483732497.0
Multiple people were seen also running out of Terminal 1 after police had already said the gunman was in custody.
It's not yet clear what caused the passengers to flee Terminal 1.
