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Fatal shooting sparks arrest at Orlando International Airport

Traveler taken into custody over active arrest warrant

An image shared by CBP of the arrest at MCO on Monday, Sept. 8 (U.S. Customs and Border Patrol)

ORLANDO, Fla. – A “traveler” was arrested at the Orlando International Airport after a warrant was issued for his arrest, according to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.

In a release on Monday, CBP Director of Operations Carlos Martel said that officers were able to catch the traveler, who was a confirmed match for an active arrest warrant issued by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

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Per Martel, that warrant was issued over a charge of homicide/murder with a firearm.

“The individual was immediately turned over to (the sheriff’s office) to face prosecution for these charges,” Martel wrote.

News 6 has reached out to the sheriff’s office for more information about the suspect and the details behind his arrest.

No additional information has been provided at this time.


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