Summary
A man named Billy Joe Cagle was arrested at Atlanta's airport after his family reported that he planned to use an assault rifle there. Police found a rifle and ammunition in his truck outside the airport. Cagle faces several charges, including making threats and illegal firearm possession.
Key Facts
- Billy Joe Cagle was arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
- His family alerted the police after he livestreamed plans to attack the airport.
- Police found an AR-15-style rifle and 27 rounds of ammunition in his truck.
- Cagle is a convicted felon and is not allowed to own firearms.
- He faces charges such as making terroristic threats and possessing a firearm illegally.
- Surveillance video showed Cagle moving toward a security checkpoint in the airport.
- Federal authorities are investigating how he obtained the weapon.
