US Politics | Portia Odufuwa, 37, named as Dallas Love Field Airport ‘shooter’ who ‘opened fire at ticket desk’ sparking evacuation
THE alleged shooter who opened fire near a ticket desk at a Dallas airport has been identified. Dallas Love Field Airport descended into chaos on Monday morning after 37-year-old Portia Odufuwa allegedly opened fire inside a terminal, causing a mass evacuation. 
Dallas Love Field Airport was evacuated after a woman brazenly opened fire inside a terminal, cops saidGetty Images - Getty 
Dallas County Sheriff's OfficeThe 37-year-old woman, seen in a mug shot obtained by News Nation, was identified as Portia Odufuwa '/ ' 
NBC DFWPolice swarmed the airport terminal '/ ' 
Twitter/MikeyLoewinsohnPassengers say they were ...rushed out' of the airport '/ ' Dallas police said at about 10.59am, Odufuwa, 37, was dropped off at the airport, walked inside the terminal, and went into a restroom near the ticket counter. Cops say the 37-year-old came out of the bathroom with a hoodie, armed with a firearm and began firing multiple shots at the ceiling. A Dallas police officer at the scene returned fire and struck the suspect in the lower extremities. Odufuwa was arrested and taken to a local hospital for treatment. Read more in The US Sun 
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GUN RAMPAGE Shooting rampage leaves two dead and woman critical on streets in Canada Dallas PD is investigating the alleged shooter's motive. The extent of Odufuwa's injuries has not been disclosed. Photos shared on social media showed several passengers outside the airport after ...getting rushed out.... A video shared on Twitter showed a crowd of passengers crouching behind seats at a gate's waiting area. Rockwall Police Chief Max Geron, a former Dallas Police Department commander, tweeted that he ...just got evacuated of Love Field after an apparent shooting.... Most read in The US Sun FASHION FIXES I'm a fashion expert - 2 mistakes which age you & tighter clothes are BETTER KIMYE RETURNS? Kim drops MAJOR hint she's back with Kanye after she shades boyfriend Pete Cheap style I'm a design pro - the no. 1 mistake which is making your home look tacky 'NOT HAPPY' Robin Roberts makes huge announcement saying she's 'leaving her happy place' DRESSING DOWN Paige Spiranac slammed by 'golf Karen' for her 'highly inappropriate outfit' CASHTASTIC Direct payments & rebates worth $1,500 fast approaching - are you getting cash? In a phone interview with NBC 5, Geron said he and his family were going through a TSA checkpoint when they heard a ...number of shots... near the ticket counter area. The former police commander said he quickly grabbed his children and applauded TSA agents for their swift response in shuffling travelers into secure areas. He told the outlet TSA then got word that ...the shooter was down,... and they were evacuated out of the airport. Read More on The US Sun 
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Collin County JailOdufuwa is seen in a previous mug shot '/ '
Dallas Love Field Airport was evacuated after a woman brazenly opened fire inside a terminal, cops saidGetty Images - Getty Dallas County Sheriff's OfficeThe 37-year-old woman, seen in a mug shot obtained by News Nation, was identified as Portia Odufuwa '/ ' NBC DFWPolice swarmed the airport terminal '/ ' Twitter/MikeyLoewinsohnPassengers say they were ...rushed out' of the airport '/ ' Dallas police said at about 10.59am, Odufuwa, 37, was dropped off at the airport, walked inside the terminal, and went into a restroom near the ticket counter. Cops say the 37-year-old came out of the bathroom with a hoodie, armed with a firearm and began firing multiple shots at the ceiling. A Dallas police officer at the scene returned fire and struck the suspect in the lower extremities. Odufuwa was arrested and taken to a local hospital for treatment. Read more in The US Sun MYSTERY DEATH Heartbreaking update after missing mom found dead in her car in a parking lot GUN RAMPAGE Shooting rampage leaves two dead and woman critical on streets in Canada Dallas PD is investigating the alleged shooter's motive. The extent of Odufuwa's injuries has not been disclosed. Photos shared on social media showed several passengers outside the airport after ...getting rushed out.... A video shared on Twitter showed a crowd of passengers crouching behind seats at a gate's waiting area. Rockwall Police Chief Max Geron, a former Dallas Police Department commander, tweeted that he ...just got evacuated of Love Field after an apparent shooting.... Most read in The US Sun FASHION FIXES I'm a fashion expert - 2 mistakes which age you & tighter clothes are BETTER KIMYE RETURNS? Kim drops MAJOR hint she's back with Kanye after she shades boyfriend Pete Cheap style I'm a design pro - the no. 1 mistake which is making your home look tacky 'NOT HAPPY' Robin Roberts makes huge announcement saying she's 'leaving her happy place' DRESSING DOWN Paige Spiranac slammed by 'golf Karen' for her 'highly inappropriate outfit' CASHTASTIC Direct payments & rebates worth $1,500 fast approaching - are you getting cash? In a phone interview with NBC 5, Geron said he and his family were going through a TSA checkpoint when they heard a ...number of shots... near the ticket counter area. The former police commander said he quickly grabbed his children and applauded TSA agents for their swift response in shuffling travelers into secure areas. He told the outlet TSA then got word that ...the shooter was down,... and they were evacuated out of the airport. Read More on The US Sun FINDING FREEDOM Britney had secret solo LA hotel stay despite claiming she was in London 'INTRUDER' ALERT Suspect trying to 'warn of alien & dragon battle got order from president' The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at the airport. Dallas Love Field Airport is located about six miles northwest of downtown Dallas and primarily serves Southwest Airlines, its website states. Collin County JailOdufuwa is seen in a previous mug shot '/ '
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