Man Shoots And Kills Himself At Houston Airport Terminal
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Terminal B at Bush Intercontinental Airport (WhisperToMe, Creative Commons)
The man had attempted to get through a security checkpoint with the semi-automatic rifle. After an air marshal and other authorities confronted him, he pulled out another gun and shot himself. A suicide note was found by police in the man's backpack after the incident occurred.
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Outside of the suspect, there were no other deaths or injuries reported on the scene. The airport however, is currently under a ground stop, which entails that planes will be stuck on the runway and will affect take-offs and landings. Around two hours after the shooting, travelers were allowed to gather their belongings in Terminal B.
Interestingly, the National Rifle Association is scheduled to begin its three-day national convention in Houston starting this Friday.
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