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Man charged over violent airport meltdown

Thursday, 2 January 20253 min read
Man charged over violent airport meltdown

A man caused havoc at Miami International Airport, attacking multiple people including a TSA officer.

Dylan McDougall, 28, was arrested at the airport.

Officials said McDougall started punching an elderly man at the airport in a ‘unprovoked’ attack.

He was also allegedly threatened other passengers.

A police officer and TSA agent approached him and were also allegedly attacked by McDougall.

He was charged with battery on a person 65 years or older plus three counts of battery on a police officer.

The incident came a day after McDougall caused an alleged inflight incident that led to a flight being diverted to Miami.

“Our officers are on the front lines of aviation security, and any assault on them is unacceptable,” a TSA spokesperson said.

Law enforcement hasn’t given a likely motive for McDougall’s behavior.