April 18, 2025 11:22 AM

US citizen attempts to hijack plane in Belize, shot dead by passenger

A knife-wielding US citizen attempted to hijack a small Tropic Air plane in Belize on Thursday, injuring three people before being shot dead by a fellow passenger, the New York Post reported, citing officials. The incident occurred mid-air on a flight bound for San Pedro, when the 49-year-old suspect began attacking passengers with a knife. The assailant was later identified as Akinyela Sawa Taylor, a US citizen, according to Belize Commissioner of Police Chester Williams. Commissioner Willia...