Georgia man brought rifle to Atlanta airport after threatening to open fire on terminal, police say
Violence In America,Atlanta,Georgia,Mass Shootings
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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 suspect's family.
At a press conference on Monday afternoon, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said that a Cartersville man who was having a mental health crisis drove to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with a semi-automatic weapon in his truck.
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