On 6th July, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) saw a dramatic turn of events when a man, reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis, breached security and ran onto the airfield near a taxiing American Airlines plane.
The incident unfolded inside Terminal 4 when the unidentified man became irate and bolted past security measures, prompting a swift response from Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers.
According to reports, the man, who was barefoot and shirtless, was apprehended by airport security after running onto the tarmac. While initial reports suggested the man might have been chasing a missed flight, the motive behind his actions remains unclear.
Authorities confirmed the man was arrested for battery against a police officer during the apprehension. He was then transported to a nearby hospital for a mental health evaluation.
No disruptions were reported and LAX officials are likely to investigate the security breach to prevent similar occurrences in the future.