After initial reports that shots had been fired in Terminal 8 JFK Airport in New York City, forcing a massive response from the NYPD and other security organisations, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has confirmed that the resultant evacuations and flight delays were merely a precaution, and there may not have been a shooting at all.
“There are no reported injuries or arrests at this time,” the agency said. “We have no actual confirmation of shots fired.” They continued:
Preliminary investigation does not indicate shots were fired at JFK. There are no injuries. At this time, no gun shells or other evidence of shots fired has been found. The terminal was evacuated out of an abundance of caution. Travelers should contact their carriers. There is substantial PAPD and NYPD presence at JFK and LGA. The investigation continues.
So there you go. Looks like it might have been a case of high caution after someone reported what they believed to be a gun.
Source: Twitter / PAPD.
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