2017day.year
Five people are killed and six others injured in a mass shooting at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport in Broward County, Florida.
In 2017, a lone gunman killed five and injured six at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood Airport before being captured.
On January 6, 2017, a lone gunman opened fire at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport in Florida.
He walked into the baggage claim area, retrieved a concealed handgun, and began shooting at bystanders.
Five people were killed and six others injured before the suspect was apprehended.
The shooter’s motive remained unclear but raised concerns about airport security.
Passengers and employees provided critical first aid and assisted law enforcement.
The tragedy led to reviews of emergency response protocols at U.S. airports.
2017
mass shooting
Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
Broward County