In a shocking incident at Avalon Airport, a teenager armed with a shotgun was subdued by brave passengers moments before a Jetstar flight was set to depart.
Teenage Gunman Overpowered by Brave Passengers on Australian Flight
Teenage Gunman Overpowered by Brave Passengers on Australian Flight
Passengers and crew show remarkable courage after a 17-year-old armed with a shotgun attempts to take control of a Jetstar flight.
A 17-year-old became an unlikely suspect as he boarded a Jetstar flight at Avalon Airport, near Melbourne, armed with a shotgun and ammunition. The aircraft, headed for Sydney with 160 passengers onboard, faced a terrifying moment when the teenager breached airport security by climbing over a fence. Eyewitness accounts reveal that the young man was dressed in a fluorescent jacket, resembling an airport worker, and exhibited signs of agitation as he made his way up the aircraft steps.
Footage aired by 7News captures the decisive moment when several passengers bravely intervened, overpowering the teen before he could escalate the situation. One passenger, identified as Barry Clark, managed to wrestle the gun away and physically restrained the suspect until authorities arrived. "I just reacted," Clark recounted. "All I could do was get the gun out of the way and hold him down."
Victoria Police confirmed that the teenager, hailing from Ballarat, is now in custody but stated it was premature to discuss any potential motives. Police Superintendent Michael Reid praised the quick thinking and valor of the passengers, highlighting their efforts to defuse a potentially tragic situation.
No injuries were reported during the ordeal, and investigators have recovered a vehicle and bags linked to the suspect. Jetstar released a statement expressing gratitude to the passengers who aided the crew in managing the incident and reassured that the safety of their customers is their foremost priority. Avalon Airport has since reopened for operations.
Footage aired by 7News captures the decisive moment when several passengers bravely intervened, overpowering the teen before he could escalate the situation. One passenger, identified as Barry Clark, managed to wrestle the gun away and physically restrained the suspect until authorities arrived. "I just reacted," Clark recounted. "All I could do was get the gun out of the way and hold him down."
Victoria Police confirmed that the teenager, hailing from Ballarat, is now in custody but stated it was premature to discuss any potential motives. Police Superintendent Michael Reid praised the quick thinking and valor of the passengers, highlighting their efforts to defuse a potentially tragic situation.
No injuries were reported during the ordeal, and investigators have recovered a vehicle and bags linked to the suspect. Jetstar released a statement expressing gratitude to the passengers who aided the crew in managing the incident and reassured that the safety of their customers is their foremost priority. Avalon Airport has since reopened for operations.
