Armed man arrested at Atlanta airport, thwarting potential mass shooting
TL;DR
Authorities in Atlanta prevented a potential mass shooting at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport after a man with an AR-15 was identified and arrested, with his family alerting police about his plans and social media livestreaming his intentions.
- Authorities in Atlanta say they stopped a mass shooting at one of the world's busiest airports NBC News
- Man with gun arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta airport after making threats FOX 5 Atlanta
- 'Tragedy averted' at Atlanta Airport as police arrest man with AR-15 allegedly threatening to 'shoot it up' Fox News
- Man arrested inside Atlanta airport after planning to shoot up terminal with AR-15, police chief says 11Alive.com
- ‘Tragedy averted’: Man with semi-automatic weapon arrested at Atlanta airport, police say WSB-TV
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