Coverage dated October 19, 2025 to October 20, 2025

Man arrested inside Atlanta airport after making threats to ‘shoot it up’

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By Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — Authorities arrested a man inside Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday after his family alerted police that he was armed and headed to the airport to “shoot it up.

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Boston
Man who planned to 'shoot up' Atlanta airport is arrested in terminal following tip, police say (opens Boston)
Published Oct 19, 2025
Boston's feed description
A man accused of threatening to open fire at the Atlanta airport was arrested Monday and an assault rifle was found in his car, police said.
NBC Chicago
Man who planned to shoot up Atlanta's airport arrested in a terminal following a tip, police say (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Oct 19, 2025
NBC Chicago's feed description
Police arrested a man accused of threatening to open fire at the world’s busiest airport in Atlanta and say an assault rifle was found in his car.
Bangor Daily News
Man who planned to shoot up Atlanta's airport is arrested in a terminal following a tip, police say (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published Oct 19, 2025
Bangor Daily News's feed description
ATLANTA (AP) — Police arrested a man at Atlanta's bustling airport on Monday after getting a tip from his family that he was planning to shoot up the
Local News 8
Man arrested inside Atlanta airport after making threats to ‘shoot it up’ (opens Local News 8)
Published Oct 20, 2025
Local News 8's feed description
By Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — Authorities arrested a man inside Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday after his family alerted police that he was armed and headed to the airport to “shoot it up.
The Oregonian
Man arrested at Atlanta airport planned mass shooting at terminal, police say (opens The Oregonian)
Published Oct 19, 2025
The Oregonian's feed description
Police said they intercepted the man after getting a tip from his family.
Washington Examiner
Man arrested at Georgia airport after threatening to commit mass shooting (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Oct 20, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
Police said they arrested the man after a tip from his family that he threatened to go to the world's busiest airport and "shoot it up."
WHDH Boston
Man who planned to shoot up Atlanta’s airport arrested in a terminal following a tip, police say - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Oct 20, 2025
WHDH Boston's feed description
ATLANTA (AP) — Police arrested a man at Atlanta’s bustling airport on Monday after getting a tip from his family that he was planning to
KEYT Santa Barbara
Man arrested inside Atlanta airport after making threats to ‘shoot it up’ | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Oct 20, 2025
KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description
By Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — Authorities arrested a man inside Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday after his family
UPI
Man arrested at Atlanta airport after allegedly threatening to 'shoot it up' (opens UPI)
Published Oct 20, 2025
UPI's feed description
A Georgia man was arrested Monday inside a terminal at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after allegedly threatening on social media to "shoot it up."
WSVN Miami
Man who planned to shoot up Atlanta’s airport is arrested in a terminal following a tip, police say - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Oct 20, 2025
WSVN Miami's feed description
ATLANTA (AP) — Police arrested a man at Atlanta’s bustling airport on Monday after getting a tip from his family that he was planning to
WSVN Miami
Man who planned to ‘shoot up’ Atlanta airport is arrested in terminal following tip, police say - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Oct 20, 2025
WSVN Miami's feed description
ATLANTA (AP) — Police arrested a man at Atlanta’s bustling airport on Monday after getting a tip from his family that he was planning to
Bearing Arms
Man Arrested After Threatening to 'Shoot Up' Atlanta Airport (opens Bearing Arms)
Published Oct 20, 2025
Bearing Arms's feed description
Man arrested for threats to shoot up Atlanta airport, preventing potential tragedy.
Anchorage Daily News
Man who planned shooting at Atlanta’s airport was arrested in a terminal following tip, police say (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Oct 20, 2025
Anchorage Daily News's feed description
Police arrested a man accused of threatening to open fire at the world’s busiest airport in Atlanta after getting a tip from his family, they said.
Black Enterprise
Police Take Down Man At ATL Airport For Threats To 'Shoot It Up,' Nixing Potential Mass Shooting (opens Black Enterprise)
Published Oct 20, 2025
Black Enterprise's feed description
A man from Cartersville, Georgia was arrested at the Atlanta airport after a family member reported his online threats to "shoot it up."
Los Angeles Times
Man who planned to shoot up Atlanta airport is arrested at terminal, thanks to a tip, police say (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Oct 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Police have arrested a man accused of threatening to open fire at the world’s busiest airport in Atlanta.
The Guardian
Police arrest man at Atlanta airport after getting tip he was planning to ‘shoot it up’ (opens The Guardian)
Published Oct 20, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
Police found an assault rifle and ammunition in a Georgia man’s truck after his family had contacted them
WMUR
Man arrested at Atlanta airport with assault rifle (opens WMUR)
Published Oct 20, 2025
WMUR's feed description
Police arrested a man at Atlanta's airport after a family tip revealed his plan to "shoot it up," averting a potential tragedy. Learn more about the incident.

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