Dramatic Hijacking in Belize: U.S. Citizen Shot On Board

A U.S. citizen hijacked a Tropic Air plane in Belize at knifepoint, injuring three passengers before being shot and killed. The hijacker demanded to leave the country and called for more fuel before a fellow passenger intervened. Authorities have yet to comment on the incident.

In a harrowing incident on Thursday, a U.S. citizen reportedly commandeered a small Tropic Air plane in Belize at knifepoint, causing injuries to three other passengers. The standoff ended when the hijacker was fatally shot by a fellow passenger.

According to ABC News, which cited police sources, the assailant's demands included extra fuel for the plane and a desire to be flown out of Belize. Law enforcement officials have not yet provided any comments or further details.

The dramatic mid-air confrontation has raised questions about aviation security and passenger protocols, as investigations into the incident continue.

(With inputs from agencies.)