Man accused of threatening to ‘shoot up’ Atlanta airport appears in court

The man accused of threatening to “shoot up” the world’s busiest airport appeared in court in Atlanta on Wednesday.

Officials say 49-year-old Billy Joe Cagle appeared before a U.S. Magistrate judge.

On Tuesday, new charges were filed against Cagle, including possession of a firearm by a felon, criminal attempt to commit aggravated assault, and making terroristic threats.

Cagle was arrested on Monday for bringing a semi-automatic weapon to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and threatening a mass shooting.

The next court appearance for Cagle is a detention hearing set for Monday, Oct. 27. A preliminary hearing is scheduled on Nov. 5.