In the day’s actual hard-hitting news: a gunman opened fire at the Los Angeles International Airport Friday morning, killing a TSA agent. For those who only really care about celebrity news: the shooting delayed James Franco‘s plane, causing the actor to be halted on the tarmac as police swarmed the terminal.
While waiting for the OK to take off, the actor posted a selfie on his Instagram, captioning the photo: “At #lax Some s** tbag shot up the place.”
Meanwhile in the actual airport, investigative reporter The Bachelor host Chris Harrison also gave his social media followers the play-by-play of the shooting, live-tweeting through the process.
Somethin crazy goin on at LAX right now. Terminals shut down & cops w guns drawn!
— Chris Harrison (@chrisbharrison) November 1, 2013
TSA just shut the doors in lockdown. Shooting over at Terminal 3 — Chris Harrison (@chrisbharrison) November 1, 2013
Police very polite but guns drawn & very serious about clearing the streets on the top level of LAX. Everybody very calm & respectful — Chris Harrison (@chrisbharrison) November 1, 2013
Incredible response by LAPD & airport authority. This place was locked tight w precision quickly. God bless first responders!
— Chris Harrison (@chrisbharrison) November 1, 2013
According to the Los Angeles Times, the gunman was killed by authorities after shooting a TSA agent. No details were given about how he died. Law enforcement sources said investigators were trying to determine whether the gunman worked at LAX. At this time, authorities do not believe the suspect was tied to any terrorist groups.
Mythbusters star Tory Belleci was able to capture photos from inside the terminal. He tweeted:
Something crazy is going down at LAX. People running everywhere. We just got evacuated. pic.twitter.com/pSdaB8VmsD
— Tory Belleci (@ToryBelleci) November 1, 2013
