Florida Deputies Thwart Possible Mass Shooting, Arrest Armed Man Outside Airport
Alert Florida sheriff’s deputies foiled a potential mass shooting on Tuesday by apprehending a man heavily armed with high-powered weapons just outside a bustling airport, officials revealed.
Michael Rodrigues, 41, was found in a rental car near Palm Beach International Airport with an AR-15, multiple loaded magazines, and various knives, as reported by the Miami Herald.
Upon approaching the “suspicious” individual at 7:10 a.m., Palm Beach Sheriff’s deputies discovered the extensive arsenal in Rodrigues’ vehicle, including weapons hidden under a blanket, according to the Herald.
Rodrigues was taken into custody without resistance.
Legal charges are pending against Rodrigues as the investigation continues.
