TSA checkpoint breach at Atlanta airport: Bystander tackles Fabian Leon

January 30, 2026, 1:34 AM EST
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CITY, State (Fox News) — Newly released surveillance footage shows a suspect breaching a TSA checkpoint at an Atlanta airport last year before being tackled by a bystander and subdued.

## Incident Details
The suspect, identified as 40-year-old Fabian Leon, was charged with simple battery and avoiding security measures. In the footage, Leon aggressively pushed past an agent before being tackled by bystander Mark Thomas.

## Bystander’s Quick Action
Thomas swiftly grabbed and lifted Leon before bodyslamming him to the ground. Leon appeared oddly calm and detached from the situation, later admitting to consuming alcohol and drugs before the incident.

## Police Response
Authorities secured Leon at the scene, detaining him in a chair. During the scuffle, three officers were also assaulted. Thomas suggested the airport should have had more police presence to prevent such incidents.

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