A man wielding two guns shot and killed himself today near a security checkpoint inside Terminal B of George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston.
Here's what you need to know ...
1. He Had an AR-15
BREAKING: Houston Police say IAH #Airport shooting at Terminal B security checkpoint involved AR-15 and handgun. Gunman shot himself in head
— Scott Noll (@ScottNoll_KHOU) May 2, 2013
The shooter reportedly wielded an AR-15 "assault rifle" and a handgun. He was near a ticket counter, outside the security screening area, when he fired multiple shots into the air with the rifle. An air marshal opened fire but missed the suspect.
2. His Wound Was Self-Inflicted
#airportshooting HPD sources say bullet hole in ceiling in Terminal B. Shooter dead, witness describes bystanders scrambling on escalators.
— Doug Miller (@DougMillerKHOU) May 2, 2013
The man reportedly shot himself with the pistol, not the rifle, after the marshal engaged him.
Multiple outlets have reported the shooter is dead, however, this is the official statement from Houston cops on their Facebook page:
About 1:35 p.m. today, a report of shots fired at Bush Intercontinental Airport was received by HPD at Terminal B. A lone armed male has suffered at least one gunshot wound and has been transported to an area hospital with life threatening injuries. There are no other reports of injuries nor other persons involved. Further information will be posted as it is confirmed.
3. A Man Tweeted from the Scene That He Heard "Like 20" Shots
Greg Newburn, whose tweets appear below, also took the above video. In his excitement he tweeted that he heard 20 shots, but other witnessed described hearing between five and seven shots.
Shots fired at Houston airport holy fuck
— Greg Newburn (@gnewburn) May 2, 2013
Seriously like 20 shots rapid succession
— Greg Newburn (@gnewburn) May 2, 2013
Some people saying only a couple shots after the break. Thought I heard more
— Greg Newburn (@gnewburn) May 2, 2013
4. The NRA Convention Starts Tomorrow in Houston
Who's excited for the #NRA Annual Meeting in Houston? We hope to see you in the exhibit hall tomorrow! #NRAAM
— NRA (@NRA) May 2, 2013
The incident occurred on the eve of the NRA convention, set to take place in the same city.
5. A Reality Star Saw the Whole Thing
Star of MTV's hit reality show Laguna Beach, Stephen Colletti, tweets that he witnessed the whole incident. His last tweet indicates he was hiding in the kitchen of a McDonald's:
My instincts lead me to an all too familiar place of panicked decisions, the kitchen of a McDonalds.
— Stephen Colletti (@StephenColletti) May 2, 2013
5 or 6 shots fired 50 feet from me in Houston Airport. Terminal B. Never seen so many people move so fast and find such nooks to hide. #woah
— Stephen Colletti (@StephenColletti) May 2, 2013
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