A distressing incident occurred when a US citizen, identified as a military veteran, hijacked a small passenger plane in Belize, wielding a knife and injuring three passengers. The situation escalated as police intervened, fatally shooting the hijacker. Despite the chaos, the plane landed safely. Authorities confirmed that the hijacker was shot dead during his attempted takeover of the Tropic Air flight, highlighting the swift response of law enforcement and the bravery of a passenger who also took action during the attack.