US EditionNew video shows airport security breach, arrest at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson
Fabian Leon was subdued by a passenger and TSA agents after knocking down multiple people at the main checkpoint; two TSA agents were injured, officials said.
- On Oct. 30 around 8:28 a.m., surveillance footage shows Fabian Leon, 40, forcing his way through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport's main TSA checkpoint.
- Authorities say Leon told officers he had consumed alcohol and drugs, and Atlanta fire officials said he appeared to be `coming down from something`, with responding Atlanta police finding him belligerent and confirming an active warrant from the Perry Police Department.
- Passenger Mark Thomas slammed Leon to the ground in the X-ray area after Leon ran through lane No. 6, knocking multiple people down, and TSA agents then handcuffed him.
- Police notified Homeland Security and the FBI and collected victim and witness statements on body camera while Atlanta Fire EMS evaluated Leon.
- Airport officials said CBS Atlanta published surveillance footage on January 30, 2026, renewing attention while operations remained unaffected.
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