Teen With Shotgun Subdued by Passengers on Australian Plane
Passengers and crew members overpowered a 17-year-old who boarded a plane carrying a shotgun and ammunition at Avalon Airport near Melbourne, Australia. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon as the aircraft, bound for Sydney with approximately 160 people onboard, was preparing for takeoff. Police believe the teenager breached a security fence to access the airport tarmac before climbing the front steps to the plane. Footage released by Australian news outlet 7News showed a passenger restraining the suspect while a ground crew member and pilot removed a utility belt containing tools the teenager was carrying. The pilot could also be seen kicking the shotgun away from the teen, who was wearing a fluorescent jacket. "How is this possible?" someone can be heard saying in the video. Victoria Police confirmed that the 17-year-old, from the nearby Ballarat area, was in custody. Superintendent Michael […]