
Authorities in Atlanta said they averted a tragedy Monday after a man’s family told police that he was headed to the city's airport to “shoot it up.” Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Police found an AR-15 assault rifle with 27 rounds of ammunition in the man’s truck, which was parked outside Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said.
Main Idea: Atlanta police say they stopped Billy Cagle from carrying out a mass shooting at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after his family warned them he was heading there to “shoot it up.”
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The alleged plot shows how a person with a gun can threaten travelers, workers, and airport businesses, causing fear and costly security disruptions.
Atlanta police and the family’s tip may reassure the public that reporting threats can help stop violence before people are hurt.
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Local police in Cartersville received the family’s warning and alerted Atlanta authorities.
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