On March 7, 2025, chaos ensued at Avalon Airport when a teenager armed with a shotgun tried to board Jetstar Flight 610. The quick response of passengers and crew averted a potential tragedy.
**Teen Armed with Shotgun Prevented from Boarding Flight in Australia**
**Teen Armed with Shotgun Prevented from Boarding Flight in Australia**
A 17-year-old boy was arrested at Avalon Airport after passengers subdued him when he attempted to board a flight with a shotgun.
A 17-year-old boy was apprehended by passengers and crew while attempting to board a commercial flight in Australia with a shotgun, leading to his arrest by Victoria Police. The incident occurred at Avalon Airport shortly before 2:20 p.m. on Thursday. Flight Jetstar 610 was set to depart for Sydney with around 150 individuals on board.
Reports indicate that tensions escalated when the teenager, whose identity has not been disclosed, was questioned by airline crew about his credentials as he boarded the flight dressed in a high-visibility vest. The unforeseen appearance of the shotgun reportedly led to several passengers, including Barry Clark, a sheep shearer, intervening to restrain the armed teen.
Clark recounted his experience on ABC Radio Melbourne, detailing how he quickly grapples with the boy and managed to subdue him. He remarked, “I then proceeded to do what I had to do... held him in a position where he couldn’t get out,” asserting that his decision was driven by a protective instinct for the passengers.
The police arrived promptly, managing the situation with professionalism. They also discovered two bags and a vehicle belonging to the teenager, leading them to call in a bomb response unit as a precaution. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, and the incident concluded without further escalation. The boy now faces multiple charges, as authorities continue to investigate the events surrounding this alarming incident.
Reports indicate that tensions escalated when the teenager, whose identity has not been disclosed, was questioned by airline crew about his credentials as he boarded the flight dressed in a high-visibility vest. The unforeseen appearance of the shotgun reportedly led to several passengers, including Barry Clark, a sheep shearer, intervening to restrain the armed teen.
Clark recounted his experience on ABC Radio Melbourne, detailing how he quickly grapples with the boy and managed to subdue him. He remarked, “I then proceeded to do what I had to do... held him in a position where he couldn’t get out,” asserting that his decision was driven by a protective instinct for the passengers.
The police arrived promptly, managing the situation with professionalism. They also discovered two bags and a vehicle belonging to the teenager, leading them to call in a bomb response unit as a precaution. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, and the incident concluded without further escalation. The boy now faces multiple charges, as authorities continue to investigate the events surrounding this alarming incident.
