Passenger Who Tackled Airport Security Breacher Speaks Out

The Incident Unfolds

• 🚨 A major alert was triggered at Atlanta's Hartsfield Jackson Airport when a passenger, identified as Leon Fabian, attempted to breach airport security.
• ✈️ Mark Thomas, on his way to Chicago, was preparing to go through the X-ray machine when the breach occurred.

Stepping In

• 💥 Thomas realized he had to intervene when Fabian pushed over an older gentleman and began running towards the security area.
• 🏃 Fabian was seen trying to slip through a checkpoint and then making a mad dash through the airport.
• 🤝 Thomas decided to act, stating, "I might as well try to do something" as the suspect was coming right by him.

Subduing the Suspect

• 🤼 Thomas subdued the suspect by tackling him, an action reminiscent of his past wrestling and minor league baseball experience.
• 🗣️ Fabian, after being taken down, reportedly said, "I'm okay. I'm okay. Just let me up. Just let me up."
• 👮 Airport security arrived shortly after and handcuffed Fabian.

Thomas's Background

• ⚾ Thomas's past in minor league baseball and wrestling contributed to his ability to easily apprehend the suspect.
• 🤼 He humorously recalled his wrestling days, where his main strategy was to pick up and slam opponents, which he effectively did in this situation.