A shooting in Terminal 1 of the AICM was reported this afternoon, which caused panic among passengers and mobilization of capital police.
The events derived from a police operation in the vicinity of Carlos León Avenue, for which an officer was injured, while an alleged aggressor was arrested.
A subject identified as part of a gang that operates in the AICM to rob currency exchange users was detected by the authorities, so when he found himself being chased, he fled, was chased and then the shooting broke out, airport sources told REFORMA. .
“A few minutes ago, Mexico City police personnel in an operation to pursue suspected criminals had a confrontation in the vicinity of Carlos León Avenue, resulting in one police officer injured and one detained.
“The security devices of the Navy, Airport security and Auxiliary Police were activated immediately. No passengers or visitors were put at risk. The corresponding judicial authorities are currently acting,” the AICM said.
According to preliminary reports, the detonations were at Gate 2 of Terminal 1, where at least two shell casings were shelled.
Emergency personnel arrived at the site and traffic flow was affected in the area.
