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Police say a tragedy was averted in Atlanta after the arrest of a man accused of planning a shooting at Hartsville Jackson International Airport
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Officers say 49-year-old Billy Cagle's own family called for help after he went live on social media saying he was headed to the airport to shoot it up
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Police found his truck parked outside the terminal, an AR-15 style rifle and 27 rounds of ammo inside
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They later found Cagle walking through the South Terminal, believed to be scouting the area before retrieving his weapon
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Investigators say he's a convicted felon with a history of mental health issues and credit his family for speaking up before it was too late
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We're here today briefing you on a success and not a tragedy because a family saw something and said something
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A family knew they had a family member in crisis. They knew they had access to firearms and they were on social media
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This is something we've seen across the country time and time again. Social media postings, people with an awareness, individuals with accesses of firearm
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But today, the family said something. Cagle is now charged with making terroristic threats, attempted aggravated assault, and multiple firearms offenses
