Man with gun arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta airport after making threats

The Brief

  • A man was arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport after allegedly threatening to “shoot up” the facility.
  • Police say an AR-15 or similar weapon was found inside his vehicle.
  • Atlanta police will provide updates during a 3 p.m. press conference streamed on FOX 5.

ATLANTA Atlanta police are scheduled to hold a press conference at 3 p.m. Monday to discuss an incident that occurred earlier in the day at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

What we know:

According to a source within the department, a man was arrested after allegedly making threats to “shoot up” the airport. Police reportedly found an AR-15 or a similar firearm in the suspect’s vehicle.

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