Esteban Santiago's initial destination may not have been Fort Lauderdale, but New York City, where he had made a reservation to fly in on New Year's Eve, authorities told ABC News.
While the motive for the Fort Lauderdale airport shooting is still unclear, authorities in Houston want the public to know they're coordinating with state and federal authorities to prevent similar attacks.
A shooter is reported to be in custody following a shooting at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Details are emerging about the man suspected of opening fire in the baggage claim area of an airport in Fort Lauderdale, killing at least five people Friday.
Authorities say five people have died and eight are injured after a lone suspect opened fire at the Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, international airport.
Passengers arriving in Houston from Fort Lauderdale say their phones "blew up" with text messages as soon as they landed.