Seeking Information in Los Angeles Airport Shootings
Suspect in Custody Identified as Paul Anthony Ciancia

The FBI and law enforcement partners are investigating a shooting that occurred this morning at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Investigators have identified several victims of the shooting, including a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer who was killed, and several individuals who were injured trying to avoid gunfire.

Paul Anthony Ciancia

The suspect (pictured) has been identified as Paul Anthony Ciancia, 23, a resident of Los Angeles. Ciancia was arrested following an officer-involved-shooting, the circumstances of which are also under investigation by police. The suspect is believed to have acted alone. A photo of the suspect is publicly available.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the FBI at 888-226-8443.

The joint investigation and response to this matter involved a collective effort by the following agencies: FBI; Department of Homeland Security; Transportation Security Administration; Los Angeles Police Department; Los Angeles International Airport Police (LAX PD); Los Angeles City Fire Department; U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (ICE); the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and Explosives (ATF), as well as other airport and city officials, and members of the general public.