Atlanta Authorities Prevent Mass Shooting at Major Airport | AI News Digest
In a significant incident that has captured international attention, Atlanta authorities thwarted a potential mass shooting at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday. This intervention was prompted by concerns raised by the family of 49-year-old Billy Cagle, who alerted officials that he was heading to the airport with plans to inflict harm. Upon responding to the report, police found an AR-15 rifle along with 27 rounds of ammunition in Cagle's vehicle parked outside the airport. He was arrested shortly after entering the terminal, where he was found without a weapon. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens emphasized the critical role of community awareness in preventing such tragedies, praising the swift actions of Cagle's family for their part in averting disaster.
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