BREAKING: Small Aircraft Hijacked in Mid-Flight Over Belize – Here’s What We Know

A small domestic aircraft carrying 14 passengers was hijacked mid-flight this morning while en route from Corozal to San Pedro.

The plane circled erratically over the coastline near Belize City.

Video footage from inside the aircraft showed passengers onboard, including a passenger with visible wounds; he was reportedly injured while trying to subdue the hijacker

The plane landed safely at Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport, where authorities were already on the ground awaiting its arrival.

Chester Williams, the Commissioner of Police, confirmed that the hijacker was shot by another passenger. The hijacker was identified as Akinyela Sawa Taylor, a citizen of the United States of America.

Law enforcement and emergency personnel responded immediately as the aircraft landed. All passengers were safely evacuated and are receiving medical attention.

Two passengers sustained injuries, and others were treated at the scene.

International flights will remain open at the PGIA today.

Authorities continue to investigate. More updates to follow.