At least one wounded in CT International Airport shooting

An Acsa official says that the shooting has affected flights.

CAPE TOWN - There's been a shooting at Cape Town International Airport.

Shooting at Cape Town international departures now pic.twitter.com/3qSSKbTN9f — ProjectsConstruction (@ProjectsCostruc) October 18, 2017

The Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) has confirmed the incident, saying that at least one person has been wounded.

Acsa’s Deon Cloete says airport management suspects the shooting may be gang related.

“Police have secured the site and have launched a full investigation, which will include CCTV footage and engaging witnesses.”

He says flights are operating normally for now.

“We are going into peak season, everyone is ready and prepared. This is the last type of thing that you require or need. We are processing as normal.”

Police have also confirmed the incident, but haven't given further details yet.

#AirportShooting A section of the floor on the departures level at Cape Town International Airport cordoned off. LI pic.twitter.com/E4p2Y4uiOU — EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) October 18, 2017

(Edited by Shimoney Regter)