Gerardo I. Hernandez Identified As TSA Officer Killed At LAX

TSA Officer Killed At LAX Identified

Gerardo I. Hernandez, 39, has been identified as the TSA officer killed Friday during a shooting at Los Angeles International Airport, The Associated Press reports.

A gunman opened fire in LAX Friday morning, killing the agent and wounding several others at the airport.

AP reports Hernandez "is the first TSA officer killed in the line of duty in the 12-year history of the agency, which was founded in the aftermath of 9/11."

The shooting suspect has been identified by the FBI as Paul Anthony Ciancia, 23. He is in custody.

This story is developing.

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