ATLANTA - Officials at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport said on Saturday afternoon there was no active shooter threat and airport passengers and employees are safe.Atlanta police said a gun accidentally fired at the airport near the main security checkpoint.
Police said at around 2:15 p.m. they hadn't received reports of injuries. The investigation is ongoing, police said. GET BREAKING NEWS EMAIL ALERTS FROM FOX 5Videos on social media showed frightened travelers apparently taking cover near the security checkpoint before the official statement.
City officials calmed scared travelers as police provided details of the investigation. MARTA service to the airport stopped amid the police activity.