For Immediate Release
November 20, 2021
Contact:
Office of Communications and Public Affairs
(678) 920-0857
Hartsfield-Jackson to Hold Media Briefing to Discuss Accidental Weapon Discharge
ATLANTA – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will hold a media briefing today at 7 p.m. to discuss the accidental weapon discharge incident at the Main Domestic Security Checkpoint. Officials from ATL, the Atlanta Police Department (APD), and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will address impact to airport operations and safety and security concerns of passengers and employees.
WHO: ATL Officials
Robert Spinden, Federal Security Director, Transportation Security Administration
Reginald Moorman, Commander, Atlanta Police Department, Airport Precinct
WHAT: Media Briefing — Accidental Weapon Discharge
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday, November 20, 2021
WHERE: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Centralized Command and Control Center
720 Doug Davis Drive
Hapeville, GA 30354
All media must bring appropriate equipment to support social distancing and wear a face covering while in the Domestic Terminal.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) is the world’s busiest and most efficient airport. Owned and operated by the City of Atlanta, ATL provides nonstop service to 150 U.S. destinations and 70 international locations in more than 50 countries. ATL was the first airport in history to serve more than 100 million passengers in a calendar year and continues to top passenger totals worldwide. In response to the current pandemic, Hartsfield-Jackson has pivoted to focus on implementing heightened safety protocols while maintaining efficiency and financial stability. The Airport normally boasts a direct economic impact of $51.5 billion in metro Atlanta and a total direct economic impact of $82 billion across the Southeast. A frequent recipient of awards of excellence, ATL is recognized for its leadership in concessions, operations, sustainability, architectural engineering and construction. For more information, visit www.atl.com.
