Off-Duty Police Officer Subdues Bewildered Passenger That Threatened Many Lives
Off-Duty Police Officer Subdues Bewildered Passenger That Threatened Many Lives
During a Southwest flight to Houston, an off-duty cop is forced to jump into action as an unruly passenger tries to escape through emergency exit.
During a Southwest flight to Houston, an off-duty cop is forced to jump into action as an unruly passenger tries to escape through emergency exit.
Southwest Flight 4519
An Unusual Flight Delay
Passengers aboard a Southwest flight to Houston were forced to make an unexpected stop in Corpus Christi, as an unruly passenger lost self-control.
The fiasco began shortly after departure when the unidentified passenger began pacing back and forth while shouting that 'the government was unfair to her and her family' and that they 'experimented on her and forced her to walk backwards.'
As the woman became even more irate and incomprehensible, she suddenly dodged for the emergency exit latch to try and escape.
When I (saw) she had the clear-plastic (cover) in her hand, I just jumped up, self-identified and subdued her.
Pamela Minchew, Police Officer Aboard Flight 4519
After recent events, are you typically nervous when flying?
After recent events, are you typically nervous when flying?
Pamela Minchew Jumps Into Action!
A Mother's Intuition
Thanks to Minchew's quick thinking and training, the off-duty officer subdued the disheveled passenger and pinned her down for everyone's safety.
When asked what prompted her quick reaction, Minchew said that all she could think about was her children and the other passengers aboard the plane.
Pamela Minchew at a press conference over her heroic act aboard flight 4519.
The Unidentified Passenger Is Taken Into Custody
An unidentified woman walks backwards as she is escorted off the plane for erratic behavior.
Prior to the flight's departure...
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Passengers await patiently to return to the aircraft!
Patient and Understanding Passengers
It took Southwest a whole 2.5 hours before continuing to their destination in Houston, TX.
Luckily, passengers were patient and understanding during the chaotic event. As a show of gratitude and an apology for the inconvenience, Southwest pilots purchased Dominos pizza for every one aboard flight 4519!
Did I hear... PIZZA?!
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