Ciancia had at least five full 30-round magazines on him, said the official, who was briefed on the investigation. The official also said Ciancia was shot in the mouth and leg by two airport police officers.
Officials told a press conference they saw no further threat Friday to the nation's third largest airport, which is a major gateway for flights to Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
A police chief in New Jersey said Ciancia's father called him Friday saying another of his children had received a text message from Ciancia in reference to him taking his own life.” Pennsville Chief Allen Cummings said he called Los Angeles police, which sent a patrol car to Ciancia's apartment. Two roommates there said they had seen him Thursday and that he was fine.
Los Angeles Airport Police Chief Patrick Gannon said the gunman entered Terminal 3, pulled an assault rifle from a bag and began shooting, then fired more shots at a screening checkpoint, where a security agent was checking passenger documents, before entering the secure area of the terminal.
Officers exchanged fire with the gunman and apprehended him. Police believe he was the only shooter, Gannon said.
“As you can imagine, a large amount of chaos took place in this entire incident,” Gannon said.
