JUST IN: Departing planes halted after 'accidental discharge' at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, officials say. An investigation is ongoing.
All departing flights were briefly halted at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Saturday after the"accidental discharge" of a weapon near the main screening area during a busy travel weekend, officials said.
"There is no danger to passengers or employees," airport officials said in a short statement on Twitter."An investigation is ongoing, more information will be published on this channel." An Atlanta police spokesperson told CNN no injuries had been reported as a result of the incident. "There was an accidental discharge of a firearm near the main security checkpoint," Atlanta police Sgt. Jarius Daugherty said.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Kamala Harris' communications director is leaving the administrationVice President Harris' communications director is leaving the administration, a White House official says
Read more »
Princess Diana Never Wanted To 'Truly Give Up' On Her Marriage To Prince CharlesHer reaction to getting the official divorce papers says it all. 😔
Read more »
Two suspected Iranian computer hackers charged with threatening U.S. voters in 2020U.S. officials say the goal of the operation was to sow confusion and create the perception that the results of the presidential election could not be trusted.
Read more »
Gang sold tons of horse meat disguised as beef, Brazilian officials sayA gang of six people accused of stealing horses for slaughter and selling the meat to restaurants disguised as beef has been arrested in southern Brazil, according to officials.
Read more »