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Canberra airport evacuated after gunshots—reports

/ 01:05 PM August 14, 2022

Canberra airport evacuated after gunshots—reports

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SYDNEY — Australian capital Canberra’s airport was evacuated on Sunday after a gunman opened fire, media reports said.

The news reports said a single shooter had been arrested by the police and there were no immediate reports of injuries.

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The police did not immediately comment and said they would issue a statement shortly.

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Videos posted on social media showed police detaining a man inside the airport as travellers look on. Media and onlookers also gathered outside the airport following the evacuation.

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