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Officials astatine the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport accidental determination is "no information to passengers oregon employees" aft a weapon was fired Saturday astatine a information checkpoint.
The airport's authoritative Twitter relationship says a weapon was "accidentally discharged" astatine a information screening country astatine 1:30 p.m. ET.
"There is not an progressive shooter. There was an accidental discharge astatine the Airport. There is nary information to passengers oregon employees," a tweet read.
The Atlanta Police Department is connected the country to assistance with an investigation. No injuries were reported.
At astir 1:30 p.m. contiguous a limb accidently discharged astatine ATL’s information screening area. There is NOT an progressive shooter astatine the airport. APD is connected the scene. More accusation astir the concern volition beryllium made disposable connected our societal media channels.
— Atlanta Airport (@ATLairport) November 20, 2021WXIA-TV successful Atlanta shared videos to societal media that showed travelers seeking screen successful the moments aft the limb was fired. Other videos showed passengers disembarking planes and gathering connected the tarmac.
City Councilman Andre Dickens, a campaigner moving successful the upcoming mayoral race, aboriginal tweeted that it is "safe to travel" from the airport.
By 3 p.m. ET, the FAA reported, "no destination-specific delays" astatine Hartsfield-Jackson airport.
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