Five are reported dead and eight more have been injured at Fort Lauderdale’s Hollywood-International Airport approximately 30 minutes north of Miami after a lone gunman opened fire on Friday afternoon.

Officials report the shooter has been identified as Esteban Santiago, 26, born in New Jersey.
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Santiago reportedly departed a flight from Canada bound for Fort Lauderdale. He had arrived Friday afternoon.
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The gunman then proceeded to the baggage claim area on a lower floor in Terminal 2 to pick up his bags.

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After claiming his luggage, Santiago opened fire, randomly selecting targets and even reloading his gun at least one time. The gunman didn't stop until he ran out of bullets.
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Federal guidelines allow certain unloaded weapons to be checked in a locked case. They also allow the ammunition to be checked in baggage.
Officials apprehended Santiago without any issues.
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Some reports say after Santiago ran out of ammunition he simply laid down in the floor and waited for officials to arrive. No motives for the shooting have been released.

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