Man arrested, Canberra Airport evacuated after gunfire in check-in area

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The terminal was evacuated at around 1:30pm , when a man fired around five shots towards glass windows. Police said no shots were directed toward any passengers, staff or other people.

Police released a statement around 2:45pm saying the person arrested is believed to have acted alone.READ MORE:"CCTV has been reviewed and at this time the person in custody is believed to be the only person responsible for this incident.

 

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