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Georgia man brought rifle to Atlanta airport after threatening to open fire on terminal, police say
Police say they have prevented a possible mass shooting at the Atlanta airport thanks to the hard work of multiple officers and a call from the suspected gunman's family.At a press conference on Monday afternoon,

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'Tragedy averted' at Atlanta Airport as police arrest man with AR-15 allegedly threatening to 'shoot it up'
Man arrested at Atlanta airport after allegedly threatening to 'shoot it up'
Man who planned to shoot up Atlanta’s airport is arrested in a terminal following a tip, police say
Police arrested a man at Atlanta’s bustling airport on Monday after getting a tip from his family that he was planning to shoot up the place, and found an assault rifle and ammunition in his truck ou...

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Man Is Arrested After Threatening to Open Fire at Atlanta Airport, Police Say
Man with gun arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta airport after making threats
‘Tragedy averted’: Man arrested with semi-automatic weapon at Atlanta airport after threatening to ‘shoot it up’, police say
“This individual did have a semi-automatic weapon and this individual was mentally challenged. And when you have those combinations together, it can turn out to be deadly,” Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens...

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Man who planned attack at Atlanta airport arrested following a tip
Rifle-wielding man arrested after FaceTiming relative to say he planned to 'shoot up' Atlanta airport

‘Tragedy averted’: Man with semi-automatic weapon arrested at Atlanta airport, mayor says

They detained the driver of the truck, a man from Cartersville, came to the airport with a semi-automatic weapon who family said had mental issues, Mayor Andre Dickens said during a news conference. He said the incident “could’ve been tragic. ...Twenty-seven or more lives could’ve been lost.”

Atlanta airport warning travelers of security line delays due to TSA worker shortage

The ongoing government shutdown has led to a shortage of TSA workers and long lines popping up at the Atlanta airport.
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