Chaos at Sydney Airport After Gunshot; Attempt Made to Snatch Police Officer’s Gun

There was chaos at Sydney Airport when a police officer fired a gun while arresting a man. The incident happened when a man tried to snatch the gun from the police officer, after which the officer opened fire in an attempt to arrest him.

There was chaos at Australia's busiest airport when a police officer opened fire while arresting a man.

The incident took place at Sydney Airport, where a man tried to snatch the gun from a police officer, during which the police officer tried to arrest the man and opened fire.

Shots fired at Sydney Airport

The Australian Federal Police confirmed the incident and said that a shot was fired from a police gun inside the terminal. Police said that local reports indicate that the shot was fired while the man was trying to snatch the gun from the officer.

Attempt to snatch gun from police officer

In the footage released by local media, an officer is seen checking his rifle while two others are holding an accused man on the ground. According to Sydney radio station 2GB, eyewitnesses said that they heard a loud explosion before the cafeteria was closed.

No casualties due to firing

Australian Federal Police said that an investigation has been started into the incident. The spot of the incident has also been identified. There were no casualties in this firing incident. All the people present at the spot are safe. After a brief panic, the situation at the airport is now normal.