Officers Describe Confrontation with Suspected Gunman at Atlanta Airport
The officers who stopped a suspected gunman at Atlanta's airport are speaking out for the first time.
Officer Myesha Banks said,
“That split of a second it could’ve been bad, so we changed that,”describing the tense confrontation.
The incident began when the suspect, Billy Joe Cagle, threatened to shoot up the airport, prompting his family to alert Cartersville police.
- Cagle's family reported that he was heading to the airport and threatening to shoot.
- He was also livestreaming on social media before entering the airport at around 9:30 a.m.
The officers, supervisors, and commanders involved in the arrest are being hailed as heroes for their quick action.
Author's summary: Officers describe stopping a suspected gunman at Atlanta airport.