Man accused of firing shots toward Miami International Airport terminal faces multiple charges

A man accused of firing four shots toward a terminal at Miami International Airport, striking a trash can and an unoccupied vehicle, now faces multiple charges after the gunfire prompted a large law enforcement response Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office identified the man as 31-year-old Francisco Ivan Mendiola. He faces one felony count of shooting or throwing a deadly missile, one misdemeanor count of unlawfully discharging a firearm in a public place and two misdemeanor counts of criminal mischief, according to an arrest affidavit.MDSO said deputies responded to the airport at approximately 4:05 p.m. following reports of shots fired. Detective Joseph Peguero Rivera described what happened as an isolated incident. Authorities later said it was not an active shooter situation and no injuries were reported. MIA officials also confirmed all passengers and employees were safe.Arrest affidavit details shooting at MIA terminalAccording to the arrest affid
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