‘Zorro’ shuts down LA airport

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Los Angeles: Part of Los Angeles International Airport was briefly closed late Sunday after loud noises were heard that sounded like gunfire, possibly caused by a man dressed in a black Zorro outfit who was later detained by police. Passengers who fled in panic after hearing the noises slowly filtered back to the busy airport, as the departure and arrival areas of the central terminal that were closed for a police sweep were re-opened. “Report of shooting at LAX proven to be loud noises only,” Los Angeles Police Department chief spokesman Andy Neiman wrote on Twitter. “No Shots Fired No Injuries investigation continues to locate source,” he added. However, an individual “in Zorro costume was detained” by airport police, authorities confirmed.