Kenner: A sexagenarian miscreant armed with a machete, who was shot dead after he tried to raid a security stop at new orleans international landing field, is said to possess been mentally ill, reports said Sunday.
The man was also said to have been carrying a bag choked with six Molotov cocktails, discovered jefferson Parish sheriff Newell Normand throughout a press conference.
Also, his automotive that was parked close to the landing field, contained smoke bombs and a number of other canisters, together with including oxygen tank.
Talking concerning the possible motive behind the attack, Normand said it was however to be confirmed but White's family mentioned of him suffering with "a mental illness".
The man who has been identified as a 63-year-old Richard White was shot 3 times by a feminine officer once he tried to chase an unarmed Transportation Security Administration agent at the airport.
Sheriff Newell Normand said earlier that investigators discovered once the shooting that White had been carrying a bag loaded with Molotov cocktails: six Mason jars with fabric wicks soaked in gasoline.
There was also a barbeque lighter and a knife in the bag, Normand said at a conference at the louis armstrong new orleans International landing field. Residue from smoke bombs was also found near White's body. White had born the bag during the attack.
The lawman said White had a history of mental state issues however investigators were making an attempt to see the character and extent of those issues. His family has been cooperating with the investigation.
White was a jehovah's witness and had refused "certain sorts of medical aid," Normand said.
"Fortunately, he didn't seriously injure anybody," Normand said.
Authorities also found smoke bombs and tanks of acetylene, Freon and oxygen in the trunk of his car, Normand said, but investigators didn't know what, if anything, White intended to do with the materials. Normand said White is believed to be a former taxi driver, but added that investigators are still examining a variety of sources and databases to obtain his employment and criminal history.
Normand said White sprayed the unarmed Transportation Security Administration agents and several passengers in line at the checkpoint with wasp killer. He then actor a large knife from the waistband of his pants. A male tsa agent blocked the knife with a piece of baggage as White ran through a metal detector.
White chased tsa agent carroll Richel whereas swinging the machete. They were heading toward Lt. Heather Slyve of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's workplace, who actor her weapon and unemployed 3 times as White quickly gained ground on Richel, Normand said.
One bullet is believed to have gone through Richel's right higher arm and hit White. Richel credited Slyve with saving her life.
New Orleans politician Mitch Landrieu said a review of security procedures will follow, adding that such is standard after any emergency.
Normand, Landrieu and addressed Acting Administrator Mel Carraway addressed reporters during a conference at the airport, which is owned by the {city|the town|town} of new Orleans but located in the city of Kenner in neighboring jefferson Parish. They praised the work of tsa officers who helped usher passengers away from the unfolding danger, still because the law enforcement officials providing security and work the incident.
The man was also said to have been carrying a bag choked with six Molotov cocktails, discovered jefferson Parish sheriff Newell Normand throughout a press conference.
Also, his automotive that was parked close to the landing field, contained smoke bombs and a number of other canisters, together with including oxygen tank.
Talking concerning the possible motive behind the attack, Normand said it was however to be confirmed but White's family mentioned of him suffering with "a mental illness".
The man who has been identified as a 63-year-old Richard White was shot 3 times by a feminine officer once he tried to chase an unarmed Transportation Security Administration agent at the airport.
Sheriff Newell Normand said earlier that investigators discovered once the shooting that White had been carrying a bag loaded with Molotov cocktails: six Mason jars with fabric wicks soaked in gasoline.
There was also a barbeque lighter and a knife in the bag, Normand said at a conference at the louis armstrong new orleans International landing field. Residue from smoke bombs was also found near White's body. White had born the bag during the attack.
The lawman said White had a history of mental state issues however investigators were making an attempt to see the character and extent of those issues. His family has been cooperating with the investigation.
White was a jehovah's witness and had refused "certain sorts of medical aid," Normand said.
"Fortunately, he didn't seriously injure anybody," Normand said.
Authorities also found smoke bombs and tanks of acetylene, Freon and oxygen in the trunk of his car, Normand said, but investigators didn't know what, if anything, White intended to do with the materials. Normand said White is believed to be a former taxi driver, but added that investigators are still examining a variety of sources and databases to obtain his employment and criminal history.
Normand said White sprayed the unarmed Transportation Security Administration agents and several passengers in line at the checkpoint with wasp killer. He then actor a large knife from the waistband of his pants. A male tsa agent blocked the knife with a piece of baggage as White ran through a metal detector.
White chased tsa agent carroll Richel whereas swinging the machete. They were heading toward Lt. Heather Slyve of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's workplace, who actor her weapon and unemployed 3 times as White quickly gained ground on Richel, Normand said.
One bullet is believed to have gone through Richel's right higher arm and hit White. Richel credited Slyve with saving her life.
New Orleans politician Mitch Landrieu said a review of security procedures will follow, adding that such is standard after any emergency.
Normand, Landrieu and addressed Acting Administrator Mel Carraway addressed reporters during a conference at the airport, which is owned by the {city|the town|town} of new Orleans but located in the city of Kenner in neighboring jefferson Parish. They praised the work of tsa officers who helped usher passengers away from the unfolding danger, still because the law enforcement officials providing security and work the incident.
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