The shooter had barricaded himself inside an apartment building in the Bankers Hill neighborhood, firing a long-range rifle. According to FAA spokesman Ian Gregor, the apartment complex's location directly beneath the airport's approach path, in the 2400 block of Brant Street, led to a "full ground stop" being implemented.
— San Diego PD (@SanDiegoPD) November 4, 2015
San Diego International is the only major US airport with only one active runway, so delays were expected to be substantial.
"Due to police activity near the airport, a ground stop is in effect for all arriving aircraft. Check with your airline before coming to SAN," the airport said in a statement.
— San Diego Airport (@SanDiegoAirport) November 4, 2015
Nearby residents were also advised to take shelter. No one has been reported injured at this time.Tear gas was also reportedly deployed, and reporters on the scene described hearing flashbangs.
— San Diego PD (@SanDiegoPD) November 4, 2015
— Greg Bledsoe (@bledsoenbc) November 4, 2015
The apartment is located near both the airport and San Diego Zoo. A nearby elementary school was also on lockdown.
"He's been actively shooting, sporadically," said Lieutenant Scott Wahl during a news briefing.
— Liz Bryant (@LizBryantTV) November 4, 2015
According to police, the shooter is a 32-year-old man, and there are reports that the incident began as a domestic disturbance.
— San Diego PD (@SanDiegoPD) November 4, 2015
