Atlanta airport suspect, in gunfire incident that sparked panic, surrenders to police: report
Kenny Wells, 42, was taken into custody and will face several charges, a report said
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}An Atlanta air traveler who fled the city’s airport Nov. 20 after a gun went off at a security checkpoint, setting off a panic among other travelers, has turned himself in to police, according to a report.
Kenny Wells, 42, was taken into custody at the Clayton County Jail and will face several charges, FOX 5 of Atlanta reported.
Atlanta police said the charges include carrying a weapon or long gun at a commercial service airport, reckless conduct, discharging of firearms on property of another and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, the report said.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Wells failed to comply with police instructions at a security checkpoint during the incident at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which authorities believe was an accident, the station reported.
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He allegedly left the airport as fellow travelers panicked, thinking the gunfire was part of an active shooter situation.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The security checkpoint is seen at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, left. Suspect Kenny Wells faces several charges after a Nov. 20 gunfire incident, authorities say.
Police later found a 9-millimeter handgun inside a trash can at the airport, FOX 5 reported.
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At least three people suffered injuries during the airport panic and several others complained of shortness of breath, according to FOX 5. No one was struck by gunfire in the incident.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}An investigation is continuing, the station reported.