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Flights from Orlando to Houston cancelled after TSA officer's death

TSA released a statement indicating the off-duty officer fell from the balcony and several passengers moved past security, prompting a re-screening of all passengers.

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 28: Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers walk through John F. Kennedy Airport on February 28, 2013 in New York City. Should the $85 billion in automatic federal budget cuts, known as the sequester, go into effect Friday as scheduled, airport control towers in a number of states could close, putting pilots and staff members at risk. In addition to the closed control towers, TSA workers could be furloughed, leading to long waits and confusion at many airport security checkpoints. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

HOUSTON — Two flights from Orlando to Houston were cancelled Saturday after a TSA officer jumped from a hotel balcony to his death at Orlando International Airport.

The Southwest Airlines flights were set to depart at 5:15 p.m. and 6:40 p.m., respectively.

Orlando police tweeted Saturday morning they were working an active investigation of an apparent suicide.

The TSA officer reportedly jumped from the hotel balcony into the atrium area of the hub.

TSA released a statement indicating the off-duty officer fell from the balcony and several passengers moved past security, prompting a re-screening of all passengers.

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the officer’s family, friends and everyone in our TSA family," the statement reads, in part.

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