Police shot and killed a man just outside the Port Columbus International Airport in Ohio on Wednesday afternoon.
The altercation happened at about 1 p.m. ET in the departures area, according to local station WBNS-10TV.
According to the station, an officer was called to the area just prior to the shooting. Police said the situation began with a fight involving a tow truck driver.
Police officers responded to a situation @ departures curb about 1 pm; shots were fired; victim is deceased. No other injuries.— Port Columbus (@PortColumbusCMH) January 7, 2015
10TV has learned a dispute over a car about to be towed led to the fatal officer-involved shooting at Port Columbus.— Michael Gant (@10TVMichael10TV) January 7, 2015
An airport spokeswoman confirmed the shooting, and airport officials announced that all car traffic has been redirected to the lower Arrivals level.
All arriving and departing vehicle & passenger traffic at Port Columbus is directed to Arrivals/lower level.— Port Columbus (@PortColumbusCMH) January 7, 2015
No other injuries have been reported.
The Columbus Police Critical Incident Response Team announced it will investigate the incident and review available surveillance footage and speak with witnesses. An investigation and presentation to a grand jury is standard for any officer-involved shootings.
Despite some delays, the airport is continuing to operate.
The airport is open. Some flights being affected. Check with your airline or Real Time Flight info for status http://t.co/CqVSadNC6K— Port Columbus (@PortColumbusCMH) January 7, 2015
Departing passengers need to enter the terminal on Arrivals/lower curb level.— Port Columbus (@PortColumbusCMH) January 7, 2015