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SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Police say San Antonio International Airport was closed on Thursday after a shooting involving a police officer.
Police said the shooting took place at 9800 Airport Boulevard. It is unclear who, if anyone was shot, but police said there was no active threat to the public.
An airport spokesman said that an “active gunman” had been reported at the airport around 2:30 pm
Police said the situation was ‘under control’ and no other suspect was sought for this incident.
Two people were taken to hospital for injuries sustained while running from the area during the gunfire.
Earlier on Thursday, a gunman opened fire from an overpass off Highway 281 and Loop 1604. No one was injured, but police said the gunman was still running free. It is unclear whether these incidents are related.
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A KSAT 12 reporter on site was asked to leave the scene and is working on more information.
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There is a confirmed officer-implicated shooting at 9800 Airport Blvd. There is no active threat to the public. The airport has been locked as a precaution. No other injuries have been reported.
– San Antonio PD (@SATXPolice) April 15, 2021
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