**In a shocking incident at Avalon Airport, a teenager carrying a firearm was arrested after being overpowered by fellow travelers as his plane prepared for takeoff. No injuries were reported.**
**Teen With Shotgun Overpowered by Passengers on Jetstar Flight**
**Teen With Shotgun Overpowered by Passengers on Jetstar Flight**
**A 17-year-old armed with a shotgun was subdued by courageous passengers shortly before a flight from Melbourne.**
In a harrowing event at Avalon Airport near Melbourne, a 17-year-old boy armed with a shotgun was successfully subdued by passengers and crew aboard a Jetstar flight scheduled for Sydney. The incident unfolded Thursday afternoon as the plane, which was carrying 160 individuals, prepared for departure.
Authorities reported that the teenager had unlawfully breached airport security by climbing over a fence to access the tarmac. He managed to gain entry to the plane when he was noticed by passengers who quickly realized he was armed. Footage from the scene captured the moments when several passengers sprang into action, wrestling the suspect to the ground.
The unidentified teenager has been charged with multiple offenses, including unlawfully taking control of an aircraft and endangering flight safety. Police revealed that they had also sought assistance from a bomb specialist due to nearby abandoned bags and a car associated with the suspect.
Superintendent Michael Reid spoke to reporters about the brave actions taken by passengers onboard, saying, "There is no doubt this would have been a very terrifying incident" and commending the passengers, particularly highlighting the teamwork that led to the young man's restraint before law enforcement arrived.
Witnesses described a chaotic scene, with one passenger, Barry Clark, noting that the teen was "agitated" and initially disguised himself as airport personnel. He recounted his instinctive reaction to disarm the suspect by removing the gun from the situation, emphasizing the collective effort taken by others to help.
Jetstar Airlines released a public statement expressing gratitude toward the passengers who assisted in handling the situation, reflecting on the distress it caused. Avalon Airport, functioning exclusively under Jetstar, has since reopened following the disruption.
Victoria Police continue to investigate the motive behind this alarming act and are in communication with counterterrorism units to clarify the incident's details. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported among the passengers.
Authorities reported that the teenager had unlawfully breached airport security by climbing over a fence to access the tarmac. He managed to gain entry to the plane when he was noticed by passengers who quickly realized he was armed. Footage from the scene captured the moments when several passengers sprang into action, wrestling the suspect to the ground.
The unidentified teenager has been charged with multiple offenses, including unlawfully taking control of an aircraft and endangering flight safety. Police revealed that they had also sought assistance from a bomb specialist due to nearby abandoned bags and a car associated with the suspect.
Superintendent Michael Reid spoke to reporters about the brave actions taken by passengers onboard, saying, "There is no doubt this would have been a very terrifying incident" and commending the passengers, particularly highlighting the teamwork that led to the young man's restraint before law enforcement arrived.
Witnesses described a chaotic scene, with one passenger, Barry Clark, noting that the teen was "agitated" and initially disguised himself as airport personnel. He recounted his instinctive reaction to disarm the suspect by removing the gun from the situation, emphasizing the collective effort taken by others to help.
Jetstar Airlines released a public statement expressing gratitude toward the passengers who assisted in handling the situation, reflecting on the distress it caused. Avalon Airport, functioning exclusively under Jetstar, has since reopened following the disruption.
Victoria Police continue to investigate the motive behind this alarming act and are in communication with counterterrorism units to clarify the incident's details. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported among the passengers.
