Woman Accused Of Discharging Extinguisher, Injuring 3 At ATL Airport

ATLANTA, GA — A woman accused of spraying a fire extinguisher at police officers while injuring three Hartsfield Jackson flight attendants Tuesday night is facing several charges, Atlanta Police said.

Officers responded around 9:30 p.m. to Concourse D at the Hartsfield Jackson International Airport to reports of a woman attempting to open secured doors, police said.

The woman is accused of discharging a fire extinguisher inside of the concourse and spraying the officers with the extinguisher when they tried to approach her, police said.

Three flight attendants were exposed to the discharged extinguisher and had to be taken to the hospital due to respiratory concerns, police said.

After being arrested, police said the woman spat at and kicked officers while at the precinct.

The woman was evaluated for injuries.

Authorities identified the woman as Jennifer Holder. She was taken to the Clayton County Jail and is charged on suspicion of assault and several other charges, police said.