Los Angeles, United States - January 13, 2026 01/13/2026 03:00 pm GMT-0800 VAN NUYS, LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Police responded to a report of an armed individual at Van Nuys Airport. A call indicated that a person intended to shoot people at the airport within 15 minutes. The West Valley Division arrived first, followed by additional units. Travelers were searched and questioned, and authorities instructed them to stand just outside the scene while they awaited further information on re-entering the terminal or retrieving their vehicles. Some travelers, including families with children, had just arrived from long flights and faced an unexpected delay. Law enforcement also searched a five-story parking structure but did not find a suspect. Authorities managed the situation by rerouting traffic and ensuring patrons' safety. While reports indicated that a person was detained, this information has not been confirmed. The investigation remains ongoing.