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A Man's Disturbing Threats Spark Heroic Response at Atlanta Airport.
In a harrowing incident, 49-year-old Billy Joe Cagle was taken into custody after allegedly threatening to open fire on the terminal of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The terrifying episode unfolded when Cartersville police received a distress call from Cagle's family after he appeared in a livestream saying he intended to "shoot it up."
Atlanta Police Chief Darren Schierbaum described how officers quickly sprang into action, discovering Cagle parked outside the airport with a semi-automatic rifle and 27 rounds of ammunition in his truck. It was during this investigation that authorities found the suspect walking inside the South Terminal, where two officers apprehended him within minutes.
Schierbaum praised the swift response from multiple officers, saying it exemplified how "community, law enforcement, dedicated men and women wearing the uniform" work together to respond when their community needs them.
Mayor Andre Dickens added that without Cagle's family alerting authorities about his plans, 27 lives could have been lost. He highlighted recent shootings in Atlanta related to mental health issues with firearms.
"We're thankful this crisis was averted today," Dickens said, underscoring the gravity of the situation and the importance of vigilance when it comes to gun violence.
In a harrowing incident, 49-year-old Billy Joe Cagle was taken into custody after allegedly threatening to open fire on the terminal of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The terrifying episode unfolded when Cartersville police received a distress call from Cagle's family after he appeared in a livestream saying he intended to "shoot it up."
Atlanta Police Chief Darren Schierbaum described how officers quickly sprang into action, discovering Cagle parked outside the airport with a semi-automatic rifle and 27 rounds of ammunition in his truck. It was during this investigation that authorities found the suspect walking inside the South Terminal, where two officers apprehended him within minutes.
Schierbaum praised the swift response from multiple officers, saying it exemplified how "community, law enforcement, dedicated men and women wearing the uniform" work together to respond when their community needs them.
Mayor Andre Dickens added that without Cagle's family alerting authorities about his plans, 27 lives could have been lost. He highlighted recent shootings in Atlanta related to mental health issues with firearms.
"We're thankful this crisis was averted today," Dickens said, underscoring the gravity of the situation and the importance of vigilance when it comes to gun violence.
just thinking about that guy's threats is giving me chills... like what would've happened if those airport cops hadn't jumped into action so fast?! 
i mean, can u imagine all those innocent people in harm's way? the fact that his family came forward to report him and saved so many lives is a testament to how awesome law enforcement can be! 
and yeah, mental health is such an important thing... we need more support for ppl dealing with these issues 
i just hope this incident doesn't become a regular thing in atlanta... it's time for us to get our guns under control and make sure everyone feels safe 
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I'm just so relieved that no one got hurt at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport! It's crazy to think that some guy went live on stream saying he was going to open fire, but thankfully his family spoke up and alerted the police. 27 lives could've been lost if not for their quick thinking 
. I'm also glad that multiple officers sprang into action and were able to apprehend him so fast. It's a huge reminder of how important it is for us all to look out for each other, especially when it comes to mental health issues and gun safety 
can't believe stuff like this happens at an airport tho... i mean, 27 rounds of ammo just chillin in his truck? that's some crazy talk! 
what would've happened if his family didn't sound the alarm? 
maybe we need to talk more about getting people the help they need instead of just locking them up? 
I cant even imagine how scary that must've been for everyone at the airport 
like what if he actually pulled the trigger? 27 rounds of ammo in his truck is just crazy 
? glad the cops were able to swoop in and save the day tho, those officers are total heroes 
. i mean, can you even imagine if his family didn't sound the alarm, who knows what could've happened? 27 lives saved, that's all that matters right now 
Glad those officers were on the scene ASAP and caught him before anyone got hurt. It's always a reminder that gun violence is super serious and we need to be extra vigilant, you feel? 
. And can we talk about how quickly the police responded? It was like they had a "NCIS" moment, where everyone worked together seamlessly 
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. We should all be looking out for each other and making sure those who might be struggling with their mental health get the help they need 
. Anyway, that incident was super scary but it's good to know that everyone involved stayed safe 
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. and don't even get me started on this whole "community, law enforcement" thing... sounds like they're trying to distract us from the real issue here