Man Dies After Trying to Rush Past Security Checkpoints at Fort Lauderdale Airport

A homeless man who tried to bypass security checkpoints at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport scuffled with deputies and later died at the hospital, the Broward Sheriff’s Office said.

It happened about 9:30 a.m. Thursday, near the Jet Blue area in Terminal 3, officials said.

“The suspect had an unknown medical event and was pronounced deceased at the hospital,” said Sgt. Donald Prichard.

Two deputies sustained minor injuries during the security incident, he said.

The man’s name was not released pending notification of his family. The investigation is ongoing.

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