A passenger's gun accidentally discharged during security screening at the Atlanta airport in the United States. Chaos erupted as the guilty passenger fled with the gun.

The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, local time, and highlights the deeply politicized issue of the widespread use of guns in the United States.

The security guards had discovered a "prohibited item" in the man's bag when he went through the security check, and when the man took the weapon out of the bag, shots were fired.

Videos of terrified passengers fleeing and throwing themselves on the floor in panic quickly spread on social media. No one was shot, but three people were slightly injured in the confusion and chaos, according to police.

When calm finally returned, the lines at the security checkpoint were long and some were reported to have missed their flights.

The suspect, a 42-year-old convicted felon, is being sought by police on charges including reckless conduct and possession of a concealed weapon at the airport, authorities said.

Source: aftonbladet.se