Chaos briefly erupts after man shoots himself at Atlanta Airport, police say

ATLANTA - A shooting at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has left one person injured, police confirmed.

What we know:

The gunfire happened shortly after 3:30 p.m. Sunday near the escalator near the baggage claim area.

According to the Atlanta Police Department, a man suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the South Terminal. 

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Police quickly responded to the scene, securing the firearm and the immediate area.

The man was rushed to an area hospital. He was alert, conscious, and breathing at the time.

Officials stressed there is no major impact on airport operations.

What we don't know:

Authorities have not said what led to the shooting. 

Investigators have not released the man’s identity or his condition at the hospital.