Terminal at JFK airport evacuated after shots reported
NEW YORK — Police are evacuating a terminal at New York City’s John F Kennedy International Airport following reports of shots fired.
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NEW YORK — Police are evacuating a terminal at New York City’s John F Kennedy International Airport following reports of shots fired.
Port Authority police say they received the reports of shots fired at Terminal 8 near the departures area around 9.30pm on Sunday (Aug 15, Monday, SGT).
The New York Police Department was called in to assist.
There were no reports of any injuries or arrests.
Police say they have not been able to confirm whether any shots were actually fired. They evacuated the area as a precaution.
A short time later, police say they closed Terminal 1 after there were additional reports of shots fired. An expressway approaching the airport also was shut down.
According to the flight tracking company, FlightAware, all inbound flights are being held at their origin until 11.30pm due to security.
The investigation is ongoing. AP
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