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Federal charges for man accused of threatening to shoot up Atlanta airport
A man accused of going to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after making a threat to shoot it up now faces multiple federal charges, the Department of Justice said Tuesday.

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Georgia man brought rifle to Atlanta airport after threatening to open fire on terminal, police say
Man who planned to shoot up Atlanta’s airport is arrested in a terminal following a tip, police say
'Lives Could Have Been Lost Today': Atlanta Mayor Says Potential Shooting Averted at Airport
Atlanta police and Mayor Andre Dickens said a potential mass shooting was prevented after the arrest of a man who threatened to “shoot up” Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday mo...

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Atlanta airport suspect parked truck with loaded rifle in departure area, police say
Potential mass shooting stopped at Atlanta airport: Bodycam video
Potential Mass Shooting At Atlanta Airport Thwarted After Suspect’s Family Reported Threats
Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum called the case a “tragedy averted,” praising the family’s quick action and coordination between Cartersville and Atlanta officers.

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Police arrest man who threatened to 'shoot up' Atlanta airport
Potential Shooting at Atlanta Airport Thwarted by Suspect's Family
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Atlanta airport arrest: Phone calls reveal moments before Billy Joe Cagle's arrest

According to police, convicted felon Billy Joe Cagle’s family went to Cartersville police Monday morning, warning that he had an AR-15 rifle and planned to "shoot up" the airport. That call set off a chain reaction between emergency dispatchers in Bartow and Fulton counties, who immediately notified Atlanta police.

What to know about Billy Joe Cagle, man arrested at ATL airport for terroristic threats

Cartersville man arrested at Atlanta airport for terroristic threats. His family’s tip helped stop a possible tragedy. Here’s what to know.
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Hartsfield-Jackson ‘tragedy averted’ as man caught in ATL with rifle in truck

Police said a that a tragedy had been averted at Hartsfield-Jackson after a man with an assault rifle in his truck was arrested inside the South Terminal.
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