This story was updated at 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 24
A 31-year-old man has been charged following a shooting incident near Miami International Airport on Wednesday that drew national media attention.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office reported that its Airport District deputies responded to reports of shots fired at about 4:05 p.m. near the airport terminal.
According to investigators, Francisco Ivan Mendiola discharged several rounds toward a nearby garbage container. Responding deputies located Mendiola on the second floor of the short-term parking garage shortly after arriving at the scene and took him into custody without further incident.
Mendiola has been charged with unlawful discharge of a firearm, criminal mischief and shooting a deadly missile.
The Miami Herald reported that investigators found the suspect with two 16-round capacity magazines in his, each loaded with 12 rounds.
No injuries were reported, and authorities confirmed that the situation was quickly contained.
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