AnyTV News American man tried to hijack the plane, passenger shot in aircraft

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American man tried to hijack the plane (symbolic photo)

Belmopan: A very surprising case has come to light from Belize. Here an American citizen attempted a small aircraft to hijack on the strength of a knife. However, during this time another passenger on the plane shot the man who tried hijack. The incident occurred when an aircraft of Belize tropic Air had taken off with 14 passengers from Korozal city.

Accused identified

The New York Post quoted the officials as saying that an American citizen started attacking passengers with a knife in an attempt to hijack the aircraft. During this time three people present in the aircraft were injured. According to Belize Police Commissioner Chester Williams, the attacker was later identified as Akinila Sava Taylor, an American citizen.

Investigated investigation

According to the New York Post report, Police Commissioner Williams praised the passenger who intervene and shot Taylor and called him ‘Hero’. Officials said that at the moment it is still not clear how the Taylor brought a knife to the aircraft. Belize officials have approached the US embassy to assist in the investigation into the incident.

What did the airlines company say?

Regarding this entire incident, Airlines Company CEO Maximilian Grif said that the pilot showed courage and understanding. He asked for a safe landing of the aircraft, it is not easy. The injured passengers and pilots are undergoing treatment at the hospital. US State Department spokesman Tami Bruce said that detailed information about the incident is being collected.