‘Active shooter’ at TF Green airport in Rhode Island triggers lockdown and police response
“Active shooting” at Rhode Island’s TF Green Airport triggers a lockdown and police response.
“TF Green Airport in Rhode Island is currently on lockdown as law enforcement addresses a potential security threat,” the airport said in a statement.
“Travelers are asked to delay their arrival at the airport for the time being. More information will be provided when available.
The incident is disrupting traffic on the airport connector, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation said on Twitter.
“All traffic lanes blocked on Airport Connector EB at Exit 1A (Jefferson Boulevard) in Warwick – Incident at TF Green Airport,” the statement read.
‘Active shooter’ at TF Green airport in Rhode Island triggers lockdown and police response
“We have received a call about a possible threat at the airport, several agencies are currently investigating and carrying out a search of the car parks,” Warwick Police Chief Bradford Connor. says 12 News.
A Warwick SWAT team is clearing the airport parking lot and state police have set up a perimeter around the structure, Rhode Island State Police Col. Darnell Weaver told the media. .
