The passenger whose weapon discharged at the domestic main checkpoint of Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport fled with the gun, Atlanta Police said.
Authorities are actively searching for the passenger, identified as 42-year-old Kenny Wells. APD said Wells is a convicted felon, and there was a warrant out for his arrest prior to Saturday's incident at the airport. Authorities did not provide details on the suspect's prior conviction during a press conference held Saturday evening.
The incident, which happened around 1:30 p.m. local time, caused a widespread panic as all departures were halted and passengers were evacuated.
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