Two terminals of New York City’s JFK Airport are being evacuated after an unknown shooter reportedly opened fire in the area. Flights to the airport are being diverted.
The shots were first heard at 9:30 p.m. local time in John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 8, according to witnesses. Another round of shots was fired later at 10:15 p.m. in Terminal 1 of the airport, PIX11 reported.
Witnesses posted images on social media that show a crowd rushing to evacuate.
Police said that all flights in and out of JFK have been canceled. They are currently looking for the suspect.
Social media accounts show massive panic at Terminal 8. Other passengers, including those in the air, are also concerned, reporting that their flights are being diverted.
It has emerged that police have been alerted over two shots allegedly fired.
At this point, NYPD cannot confirm whether any of the shots were actually fired. They confirmed being dispatched to JFK’s Terminal 8 based on Port Authority’s request for assistance.
https://www.rt.com/usa/355938-jfk-airport-shooting-evacuation/
Van Wyck going into JFK closed, also Terminal 1 - flight tracker appears that not much going in?
“The shots were first heard at 9:30 p.m. local time in John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 8, according to witnesses. Another round of shots was fired later at 10:15 p.m. in Terminal 1 of the airport, PIX11 reported.”
Okay, this changes everything - not a bs call now.