This article originally appeared on Time.com.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) dispelled reports late Sunday night of an active shooter at the city’s international airport, LAX, which prompted dozens of people to evacuate onto the runway.
An official spokesperson for the LAPD said on Twitter that rumors of an alleged “shooting” were prompted by “loud noises,” the source of which remain under investigation.
Report of shooting at LAX proven to be LOUD NOISES only No Shots Fired No Injuries investigation continues to locate source
— Andy Neiman (@LAPDNeiman) August 29, 2016
Report of shooting at LAX proven to be LOUD NOISES only No Shots Fired No Injuries investigation continues to locate source
— Andy Neiman (@LAPDNeiman) August 29, 2016
AIRPORT CTA ingress traffic closed for police activity. #LAXtraffic
— LA Airport PD (@LAAirportPD) August 29, 2016
AIRPORT CTA ingress traffic closed for police activity. #LAXtraffic
— LA Airport PD (@LAAirportPD) August 29, 2016
Reports of active shooter at LAX unconfirmed. Police investigating @flyLAXairport pic.twitter.com/NYpjoN54tV
— LA Airport PD (@LAAirportPD) August 29, 2016
Reports of active shooter at LAX unconfirmed. Police investigating @flyLAXairport pic.twitter.com/NYpjoN54tV
— LA Airport PD (@LAAirportPD) August 29, 2016
Police searching LAX after reports. All precautions being taken to ensure safety of public. Remain calm. Thank you for your cooperation
— LA Airport PD (@LAAirportPD) August 29, 2016
Police searching LAX after reports. All precautions being taken to ensure safety of public. Remain calm. Thank you for your cooperation
— LA Airport PD (@LAAirportPD) August 29, 2016
At this point, no confirmation of shooting can be verified. @LAAirportPD working to confirm reports.
— LAX Airport (@flyLAXairport) August 29, 2016
At this point, no confirmation of shooting can be verified. @LAAirportPD working to confirm reports.
— LAX Airport (@flyLAXairport) August 29, 2016
Arriving at LAX off flight when people started pouring out of term 4 onto Tarmac. Security said "shots fired. Run!" Now in vehicle on taxiwy
— Lester Holt (@LesterHoltNBC) August 29, 2016
Arriving at LAX off flight when people started pouring out of term 4 onto Tarmac. Security said "shots fired. Run!" Now in vehicle on taxiwy
— Lester Holt (@LesterHoltNBC) August 29, 2016
LAX going off. pic.twitter.com/8hO7lqL5HG
— sam macon (@sayczars) August 29, 2016
LAX going off. pic.twitter.com/8hO7lqL5HG
— sam macon (@sayczars) August 29, 2016
Hundreds evacuating onto runway currently at #LAX pic.twitter.com/SUKgMPtreB
— Ross Greenberg (@Rossegreenberg) August 29, 2016
Hundreds evacuating onto runway currently at #LAX pic.twitter.com/SUKgMPtreB
— Ross Greenberg (@Rossegreenberg) August 29, 2016
Upper/Departures & Lower/Arrivals levels of Central Terminal Area (CTA) closed. Pls check w/ airlines if heading to LAX
— LAX Airport (@flyLAXairport) August 29, 2016
Upper/Departures & Lower/Arrivals levels of Central Terminal Area (CTA) closed. Pls check w/ airlines if heading to LAX
— LAX Airport (@flyLAXairport) August 29, 2016
Passengers are advised to contact their airlines for flight status
— LAX Airport (@flyLAXairport) August 29, 2016
Passengers are advised to contact their airlines for flight status
— LAX Airport (@flyLAXairport) August 29, 2016