In pictures: LA shooting

Chaos reigned at Los Angeles International airport after a gunman opened fire at the El Al counter, killing two people before he was shot dead by a security guard.

Passengers threw themselves to the ground after the shooting began

Thousands of people were evacuated after the international terminal was closed

A long wait lay ahead for many, as 35 flights were delayed - some for up to eight hours

Security was unprecedented across the US because of the Fourth of July holiday

It was the first Independence Day celebration since the 11 September attacks

The FBI has not ruled out terrorism, but says evidence points to a random act