Rizzo's parents OK after being in Fort Lauderdale Airport during shooting
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo got a huge scare on Friday when his parents happened to be in Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport during Friday's deadly shooting.
Rizzo said on Twitter that his parents were just passing through the airport en route to another destination. Fortunately, they were able to escape unharmed, leaving their 27-year-old son both grateful and upset for those who weren't as lucky.
Parents were traveling through FLL today during the shooting. So thankful they r ok. Praying for those families not getting the same news.
— Anthony Rizzo (@ARizzo44) January 6, 2017
A lone gunman opened fire in a baggage-claim area at the busy airport on Friday afternoon. Five people were killed and at least eight were wounded. The suspect, identified as 26-year-old Esteban Santiago, has been taken into custody, according to Erik Ortiz and Kalhan Rosenblatt of NBC News.
The Miami Marlins, whose ballpark is located about 28 miles south of the Fort Lauderdale Airport, also took a moment to pay tribute to those affected by Friday's events.
Our thoughts are with those affected by the tragedy at Fort Lauderdale Airport.
— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) January 6, 2017