Los Angeles airport evacuated after unconfirmed reports of shooting

Police searching the airport, taking all precautions to ensure the public's safety

Los Angeles airport police said on Twitter late on Sunday they were investigating unconfirmed reports of shots being fired at Los Angeles International airport, with officials closing the arrival and departures areas of the central terminal.

The police said in a second tweet they were searching the airport and that all precautions were being taken to ensure the public's safety. "Remain calm," the post on Twitter said. The airport said on Twitter that the departure and arrival levels of the Central Terminal Area were closed and advised passengers to contact airlines to check the status of any flights.

It also said that no confirmation of any shooting could be verified yet. Los Angeles airport police could not be reached immediately for comment.

Reports of active shooter at LAX unconfirmed. Police investigating @flyLAXairport pic.twitter.com/NYpjoN54tV

— LA Airport PD (@LAAirportPD) August 29, 2016

Police searching LAX after reports. All precautions being taken to ensure safety of public. Remain calm. Thank you for your cooperation

— LA Airport PD (@LAAirportPD) August 29, 2016