Moments after receiving a report of a man who threatened to shoot up the world’s busiest airport while livestreaming, Atlanta Police Officer Myesha Banks spotted a man matching his description in the crowd.
His eyes scanned the ticketing area and the security checkpoint.
Banks’ training kicked in. She approached the 350-pound man who towered over her and arrested him – thwarting what police said was a planned attack at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, police said.
Banks on Monday apprehended Billy Joe Cagle, whose family alerted law enforcement that he was armed and headed to the airport to “shoot it up,” police said.
The quick and thoughtful actions of the suspect’s family and authorities were lauded by experts and officials alike. Still, the incident highlights vulnerabilities in airport security, especially in crowded areas not overseen by TSA officers.
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