PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies said they stopped a possible active shooting incident on Tuesday at a major Florida airport.
Investigators said 41-year-old Michael Rodrigues is facing weapons and drug charges after deputies found a loaded AR-15 rifle and multiple knives in his rental car at Palm Beach International Airport.
Deputies said they made the discovery after airport personnel reported a suspicious individual outside a parked vehicle in a restricted area.
Deputies found Rodrigues standing outside the vehicle getting dressed and discovered a fully loaded AR-15 magazine in the glove compartment.
Officials said Rodrigues is being interviewed by detectives.
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