Australia's Canberra Airport evacuated after gunman opens fire, accused arrested

According to the CCTV footage at the airport, the person taken into custody was the only person responsible for shooting

Update: 2022-08-14 05:49 GMT

Australia's Canberra Airport terminal was on Sunday evacuated following a shooting incident. 

The development was confirmed by Australian Federal Police, who said the airport terminal was evacuated after gunshots were heard. 

The evacuation came as a precautionary step and the situation at the Airport is contained, the Australian Federal Police said.

One person was taken into custody and a firearm was recovered from his possession.

According to the CCTV footage at the airport, the person taken into custody was the only person responsible for shooting, police said. 

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