LOS ANGELES – Paul Ciancia , the alleged armed paralyzed much of Los Angeles International Airport on Friday , shooting, the nation could turn the airport – the third largest in area killings enormously if it did not say for the quick response by the airport police and officials on Saturday .
In a criminal complaint , U.S. District Attorney André Birotte of Ciancia , 23 accused of killing a federal officer and a separate charge of committing violence at an international airport . Affidavit said Ciancia – who may face the death penalty – launched an assault rifle caliber .223 at close range, killing an officer and the Transportation Security Agency Gerardo Hernandez, injuring two of the Transportation Security Administration officers and two civilians.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent David Bowdich officials Ciancia walked away from Hernandez after being shot in the pre- screening area at the airport , then went into the elevator of the building No. 3, before and shoot again .
In addition, the FBI and police wrapped Los Angeles forensic work , Bowdich , Los Angeles City Council Mike Bonin and police LAX Chief Patrick Gannon said the number of victims could be much higher , and the police were LAX is not dead and wounded Ciancia within minutes, and frustrate him fire more than a few rounds to shoot him four times.
He said Bowdich , who points out that the suspect had more than 100 rounds of ammunition , ” Championships officers can not be underestimated .”
“They save countless lives ,” he says Bonin, the district includes LAX, which was close to full operation on Saturday afternoon after 1,550 flights – were converted or canceled Friday, affecting thousands of passengers – 724 arrivals and 826 departures.
Gannon says LAX officers respond quickly to go ” downrange ” search for the perpetrators , the food court in Terminal 3 was followed . Los Angeles Herald identified police officers and a police officer . Steve Zouzounis and Officer Brian Lopez .
“They did not hesitate for a single moment, ” Gannon . ” To say that the incident is not a shock for them, I would be lying , but they are handled with the utmost professionalism . ”
Said Gannon sharpen more than 200 members of LAPD LAX and skills crisis last month during exercises in the station in the Ontario International Airport , 40 miles east of Los Angeles abandoned by gunfire collective past , as in the Navy Yard , Washington, says Gannon was the motive behind his troops. “It does not take much , you are dealing with the incident, ” when it occurs in your garden.
The law enforcement official said that the federal Smith & Wesson pistol used in the attack and is believed to have been legally acquired from Los Angeles in the arms dealer . The official said that the government is investigating whether the roommate Ciancia inadvertently led to the airport on the morning of the attack.
He said two law enforcement officials familiar with the substance of the federal investigators again a note message was walking out of the bag alleged shooter , ” kill ” the detail and intent to the TSA officers.
Bowdich said made a handwritten note is clear that the defendant intended to kill “multiple” TSA employees and ” instill fear in the minds of the traitors. ”
Officials who are not authorized to comment publicly , USA Today, that the memo in the manner proposed by the author wrote , is expected to lose his life.
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One official described the incident as a suicide mission .
In recent days , said one of the officials , was a New Jersey family Ciancia , worried about his emotional state , and called the local police, who remained their concerns to the authorities of Los Angeles. The official said LAPD were allegedly in contact with the suspected shooter roommate , who points out that it seems to be OK.
Witnesses said the suspect LAX frightened asked specifically if they work for the TSA .
And Leon said , ABC News that the gunman approached him and pointed a long-barreled gun in his face.
“I was cowering in a corner , and he looked at me and said,” TSA ? ” The said Leon , I shook my head no, and he kept on going . ” ” I prayed to God . That’s all I did. I pray . ”
Part of LAX remains closed departing passengers walk through on Saturday 2 November 2013. Part of LAX remains closed departing passengers walk through on Saturday 2 November 2013. Ringo H.W. Chiu , AP Fullscreen
Part of LAX remains closed departing passengers walk through on Saturday 2 November 2013. The killing of the Transportation Security Administration Officer Gerardo Hernandez (39 years) to death by a gunman who went on a rampage shooting in Terminal 3 at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday .
And several others wounded . A Transportation Security Administration employee wearing a black scarf on his badge at Los Angeles International Airport. The police in the vicinity of Terminal 1 at Los Angeles International Airport on 1 November 2013 examined. Active armed with a semiautomatic rifle opened fire at the airport , killing a security officer traffic management and injury to other people. This introduction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation , the first November 2013, the show suggests 23- year-old shooting LAX Paul Anthony Ciancia . Passengers were evacuated from Terminal 1 waiting outside the Los Angeles International Airport.
Passengers stand on the sidewalk after they were evacuated from stations 2 and 3 at Los Angeles International Airport. Evacuation of passengers waiting on the tarmac at the airport after the shooting in the Los Angeles International Airport. Cars sitting in a dead end on a bridge in Los Angeles International Airport after a shootout in building No. 3. Passengers waiting behind police tape after the evacuation of the Los Angeles International Airport. The officer said police believe the area after thousands of passengers from Terminal 3 after a shootout at Los Angeles International Airport were evacuated. A police offer puts tape on the road that leads to terminal number three .
Passengers leaving Los Angeles International Airport. Police patrol outside terminal third The officer said that the police closed the road after a shooting incident at Los Angeles International Airport. Police station outside Terminal 3 at Los Angeles International Airport. Passengers from Los Angeles International Airport after a suspected gunman opened fire evacuated the building No. 3. Passengers wait , after he evacuated from Los Angeles International Airport. Fire and rescue personnel in preparation for the treatment of victims after shots were fired in the station. Police station in Terminal 3 at Los Angeles International Airport.
Los Angeles Airport Police Department patrol officer. People stand on the tarmac after they evacuated from Los Angeles International Airport. The arrival of the police at the airport. Law enforcement officials passengers directly in front of the house No. 2 after shots were fired at the airport. Police and security personnel arrive at the airport . Firefighters help the victim . The people waiting on the tarmac at Los Angeles International Airport after the shooting . The evacuation of Los Angeles International Airport after he fired shots into the station. People walk across the tarmac . Passengers evacuate Los Angeles International Airport after the shooting .
People waiting at the train station in Los Angeles International Airport. Gasaya Aichihara , left, running across the street with her daughter , Sachika , as they try to make their trip to Japan in the Los Angeles International Airport. Thousands of leaflets delayed Friday after a fire in Building No. 3 closed parts of the airport for hours. A person waiting outside the airport.
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The director of the Transportation Security Administration , John Pistole Hernandez (39 years) , a behavior detection officer was responsible for the discovery of suspicious activities and potential terrorists. Was scheduled to meet with the family Saturday Hernadez gun.
Hernandez is the first TSA officer in the line of duty in the 12 – year history of the agency, who was killed after 9/11 justified . Friends and neighbors remember Hernandez as a loving father of two and a good neighbor .
Police said prior to their arrival in the LA area about 18 months ago , and lived with his family in Ciancia quiet , wooded area in Pennsville , NJ.
Joshua Pagan , 17, has lived on the other side of the street from the headquarters of Ciancia for 10 years. He said Ciancia has a brother at the age of close to him .
“I saw (Paul ) several times , but I did not know him personally,” Pagan said. Mere man .. now every day , and I ‘m still trying with this really happened did not deal with the wrong guy , because if I – ” From what I ‘ve seen and heard , he was just an ordinary person ? said they got the wrong man , would that makes a lot of sense to me. ”
Real -time monitoring through dozens of frightened passers-by on social networking sites like Twitter and إينستاجرام , and this incident was the latest in a series of recent shootings destruction. Some passengers luggage walls built to protect themselves from the bullets fly . Others escaped through emergency exit doors and on the start and runway of the airport , including some who briefly placed in handcuffs and questioned by swarms groups of police before being released .
“They probably thought I was a shooter. , Tied my hands and told me not to move ,” Nick said Pugh , who had planned to fly east to the New York City Marathon on Sunday to see .
Alexander was Fiksdal , 22, in the security check line for a trip to his native Norway when he heard shots ring out . ” I turned around and saw a man with a gun and I threw myself on the ground,” Fiksdal said. The other passengers to do the same in the security line , during break and ran some .
“I really thought I saw death ,” Ann said Rainer , who witnessed the shooting with her son at the age of 26 years old , Ben. The couple were about to leave , to New York until her son can have a specialist for a rare genetic disorder see him.
They took refuge behind the counter , where they prayed for the people wept , hand in hand. I saw a person jumped from the second floor balcony to get away from the gunman .
” ‘ If I have to go, it’s okay , because I do not feel it , but I have to save him ” the adrenaline went through my head numb , my body , and I said , ” Reiner said.
The Friends of Mara Allen , 42, of Yuba City, California, and Vicki Powell from Sacramento just arrived on a journey, so that they can go on a cruise to celebrate the birthday of Powell 50th With others around the baggage carousel collected , and it is surprising when a cop started yelling for people to escape . Powell Qaeed was not sure how she was on her way to the exit .
“I waved. Come get me . Help!” Powell caught the attention of the attendant who wheeled her out . The couple left belongings behind, and it was not clear whether they will be able to get it before the ship leaves LA to Mexico want. “This is something I see on TV , and I would not be here ,” Powell said.
Post shooting at the airport and took place in July 2002, when the Egyptian immigrant shot and killed two pedestrians in a state of unrest in the El Al ticket counter .
Post: Scott Bowles in Los Angeles, Bart Jansen and Natalie DiBlasio in Washington, DC , Bill McMichael and Wilmington Daily News and The Associated Press .
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