Atlanta airport suspect now facing federal charges

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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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Man accused of planning to shoot up Atlanta airport now facing federal charges, police say
Attempted Shooting In Atlanta Airport Stopped After Shooter's Family Turns Him In
'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

Georgia man brought rifle to Atlanta airport after threatening to open fire on terminal, police say

Police say a phone call from the suspect's family and the hard work of officers may have stopped the man from taking dozens of lives.

Man who threatened to open fire at Hartsfield-Jackson made FaceTime calls on his way to airport

Federal agents have taken over the custody of Billy Joe Cagle, the man accused of threatening a mass shooting at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Family of suspect in thwarted Atlanta airport shooting gave key info to help avert tragedy, police say

"I was internally panicking, like, 'Oh, hurry up, let's get this information out as you're getting it,'" a police sergeant said.

More than 160 pounds of ketamine seized from travelers arriving at the Atlanta airport, officials say

Officers at the Atlanta airport say they seized more than 160 pounds of ketamine from travelers in just two days.

Atlanta airport arrest: Phone calls reveal moments before Billy Joe Cagle's arrest

Billy Joe Cagle was arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after police said he threatened to “shoot up" the terminal. State and local police officers have swarmed the casino's Fox Tower.
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