Authorities investigating Friday night fights at MSP Airport
FILE - Travelers line up in the ticketing area of Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport on Friday, May 28, 2021.[Chris Knoll/KSTP/File]
Authorities are investigating after a series of fights broke out Friday night at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Airport officials confirmed that two large groups of travelers got into a fight at Terminal 2 just before midnight Saturday. In addition to punches, some stanchions were thrown and chairs were broken.
An airport police officer was called and several Bloomington police officers also responded to the baggage claim area to help keep the peace as airport police broke up the fight in the gate area.
Paramedics also responded to treat any injuries but nobody was taken to a hospital and all injuries appeared minor, an airport spokesperson said.
After the fight was stopped, police started gathering information and are still reviewing video and other evidence before charging cases.