Shooting Prompts Evacuation Of Terminal 3 At LAX

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LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Los Angeles Airport Police Friday said a shooting took place in Terminal 3 at LAX.

A gunman with a high-powered rifle was reportedly shot and secured by law enforcement personnel around 9:30 a.m., according to CBS2′s Mike Case.

A TSA employee was reportedly shot in the leg in addition to two others, however, CBS2/KCAL9 has not been able to confirm that report.

Terminal 3 was evacuated and cordoned off and arrival and departure roads to the airport, in addition to Century Boulevard, were closed.

Source: CBSLA.com