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1 TSA Agent Killed, Several Wounded in LAX Shooting

lax(AP) — Authorities say a suspect is in custody after opening fire at the Los Angeles International Airport and injuring multiple people.

Los Angeles police Officer Norma Eisenman says officers responded to the incident Friday which occurred at 9:30 a.m. in terminal 3.

She says the suspect exchanged fire with airport police and was taken into custody. The airport is being swept for precautionary measures and the bomb unit is on scene.

Reports say one TSA agent was killed and several others were wounded.

Airport staff evacuated travelers and flights were disrupted nationwide.

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