A person was taken into custody after reports of shots fired at Miami International Airport triggered a massive law enforcement response Wednesday evening, authorities said.
Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office officials said deputies responded to reports of shots fired at the airport just after 4 p.m. and took a person into custody.
Cell phone video from a witness showed a bearded man in handcuffs being escorted by deputies outside the airport.
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A man is taken into custody outside Miami International Airport on Sept. 23, 2026.
Cell phone footage from another witness showed deputies, including some in tactical gear and carrying rifles, outside the airport, closing off some areas with yellow crime scene tape.
Police officers were seen swarming a parking garage at Miami International Airport after reports of shots fired Wednesday.
Officials didn’t release the person’s identity or say whether they were facing charges, but said there was no ongoing threat to the public.
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There was a large law enforcement response underway at Miami International Airport on Wednesday evening for reports of a possible shooting.
Aerial footage from Chopper 6 showed terminal roadways closed off as dozens of sheriff’s office vehicles responded.
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Miami-Dade deputies respond to Miami International Airport on Sept. 23, 2026.
Multiple witnesses reported hearing gunshots but authorities haven’t confirmed there was a shooting.
Miami-Dade Aviation Department officials said all passengers and employees were safe and there were no reported injuries.
The shooting led to the closure of the departure level from doors 12 to 17 and the departure level roadway outer lanes, while vehicle traffic was also diverted to the arrivals level, airport officials added.
The departure level and roadway lanes later reopened and airport operations returned to normal, officials said.
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Authorities outside Miami International Airport on Sept. 23, 2026.
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