A member of the security forces stands guard outside the Mexico City International Airport after a suspected robber fired at police, in Mexico City, Mexico, September 12, 2023.
REUTERS/Luis Cortes Acquire Licensing RightsMEXICO CITY, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Two people were injured just outside Mexico City International Airport on Tuesday after a suspected robber fired at police, but flights are operating normally, the city government said.
A suspected gunman has been arrested, the city's security ministry said in a statement.
Carlos Velazquez, the head of the airport - Latin America's busiest - told reporters that the terminal where the incident occurred was operating without interruptions and that passengers were not in danger.
Mexico City security minister Pablo Vazquez told local news outlet Milenio that the situation was under control.
Persons:
Luis Cortes, Carlos Velazquez, Pablo Vazquez, Carolina Pulice, Lizbeth Diaz, Noe Torres, Raul Cortes, Brendan O'Boyle, Mark Porter
Organizations:
Mexico City International, REUTERS, Mexico City International Airport, Thomson
Locations:
Mexico, Mexico City, MEXICO