Published: September 23, 2026 at 4:53 PM

Updated: September 23, 2026 at 6:03 PM

MIAMI — Authorities responded to Miami International Airport on Wednesday after receiving reports of possible gunfire.

First responders could be seen converging on the airport shortly after 4 p.m.

The incident created a bit of a traffic issue for people coming and going from the airport.

According to airport officials, departure level doors 12 to 17 and the departure level roadway were closed due to the MDSO activity, with all traffic being diverted to the arrivals level.

Video from a Local 10 News viewer appeared to show a man being taken into custody by deputies at the scene.

Deputies later confirmed that one person was taken into custody.

Officials said all passengers and employees of the airport were safe and that there were no reported injuries.

Deputies added that there was no ongoing threat to the public.

The airport’s departure level roadway fully reopened shortly before 6 p.m., officials said.

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