Chaos at Atlanta airport after "accidental discharge" 1:27
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The suspect who fled after a gunshot caused panic inside Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport more than a week ago turned himself in to police, according to a press release from the Atlanta Police Department (APD). , for its acronym in English).
Kenny Wells, 42, "turned himself in to the Clayton County Jail," the APD news release said.
"Wells faces charges of carrying a gun or long gun at a commercial service airport, reckless conduct, unloading firearms on someone else's property and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon," according to the APD.
This investigation is still ongoing, APD said.
It is unclear if Wells has retained an attorney.
CNN has reached out to the Clayton County Public Defender for comment.
