Multiple people are dead after a shooting at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Friday. One suspect is in custody.
Many people at the airport took to social media to document the events.
Oh my god. They're shooting in the airport
鈥� Phoebe Buffay���� (@iGotJanet_Fever)
I'm at the Ft. Lauderdale Airport. Shots have been fired. Everyone is running.
鈥� Ari Fleischer (@AriFleischer)
Holy crap. Shooter at airport in ft Lauderdale. We were just about to get off plane and they made everyone get back on plane.
鈥� PuzzlePen (@PuzzlePen)
Just heard scream
鈥� Jordan Upchurch (@jupchuck)
Confirmed: Shooting at Fort Lauderdale -Hollywood International Airport with multiple people dead. One subject in custody.
鈥� Broward Sheriff (@browardsheriff)
My friends are here to keep us safe! 鈾ワ笍
鈥� Jordan Upchurch (@jupchuck)Prayers please for my brother and his wife as they are stuck at FLL airport. Reports that shooter may still be active.
鈥� KT (@KatiePetress)I am currently at the Fort Lauderdale airport. I am safe. Many shot. Few dead. Evacuated onto the tarmac.
鈥� Richie Xie (@imrichiexie)
There is an ongoing incident in Terminal 2, Baggage Claim. Media availability is at the staging area.
鈥� Ft. Laude-Hlwd Int'l (@FLLFlyer)
My brother and his family are stuck on the Tarmac at airport. This is so messed! ����
鈥� Tessa is Tessa (@TessaOnAir)
The police said there is one shooter and five victims.
鈥� Ari Fleischer (@AriFleischer)And now someone's shooting up the Ft. Lauderdale airport
鈥� Sye (@osixis)Shooting reported at Ft. Lauderdale airport in Florida Airport Evacuated
鈥� Darl van Dijk (@Lastcombo)Scene at Ft. Lauderdale airport at the moment.
鈥� Robert Cossar (@RobertCossar)I landed at the Ft. Lauderdale airport, we are being held on the runway until further notice.
鈥� theresa prayther (@tprayther)
Meanwhile, many people took to social media to express their condolences to the victims.
Monitoring the terrible situation in Florida. Just spoke to Governor Scott. Thoughts and prayers for all. Stay safe!
鈥� Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
Such a terrible way to start 2017. Prayers going out to Fort Lauderdale��������
鈥� Overton Ragland (@OvertonRagland)
My thoughts and prayers go out to those at the Fort Lauderdale Airport.
鈥� Courtney McSwyny (@courtjune)
Wow was just at the airport...Pray for situation in Fort Lauderdale.
鈥� Tommie Zito (@tommiezito)
Prayers out to Fort Lauderdale. Crazy that my grandpa is on a plane that's headed there
鈥� Matt Alimena (@mattyalzzz)
Went on vacation today, landed in Fort Lauderdale about one hour before the shooting happened. Don't take life for granite.
鈥� Ryan Dunkle (@Dunkle_Ryan)
