Man in 'Zorro' costume detained after false LAX shooter reports

NEW YORK (FOX 5 NY) - Los Angeles International Aiport was on lockdown late Sunday night after reports of an active shooter in a terminal.

Police later confirmed that 'loud noises' were mistaken for gunfire.

Passengers were forced outside and onto the tarmac.

A man dressed in a 'Zorro' costume was detained by airport police.

A similar incident was reported at LaGuardia Airport last week.

Man in 'Zorro' costume detained after false LAX shooter reports