Belize City, Belize - A U.S. man died on Thursday after hijacking a small aircraft in Belize. According to officials, the man stabbed the pilot and two passengers during the hijacking attempt. One of the passengers, despite being wounded, managed to shoot and kill the hijacker.
The incident occurred on a flight departing from a local airstrip. Details remain scarce, but authorities have confirmed that the hijacker was a U.S. citizen. The condition of the pilot and the other stabbed passenger is currently unknown, but they are receiving medical attention.
"We are working closely with local authorities to gather more information about this incident," said a U.S. Embassy spokesperson. "Our thoughts are with those affected by this tragic event." The investigation is ongoing, and more details are expected to be released as they become available.
U.S. Passenger Dies After Hijacking Belize Flight, Stabbing 3
A U.S. citizen hijacked a small plane in Belize on Thursday. During the hijacking, the man stabbed the pilot and two other passengers. One of the passengers, who was stabbed, then fatally shot the hijacker. Belizean authorities are investigating the incident.
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