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Teen Armed with Shotgun Stops at Melbourne Airport

3/6/2025

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Story summary

A shocking incident unfolded at Avalon Airport in Melbourne when a 17-year-old, armed with a loaded shotgun, tried to board a Jetstar flight. After breaching security by climbing a fence, he was bravely subdued by passengers. Thankfully, no one was injured, and while police investigate, the situation is not being treated as terrorism. The teenager is now in custody.

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Story summary

A shocking incident unfolded at Avalon Airport in Melbourne when a 17-year-old, armed with a loaded shotgun, tried to board a Jetstar flight. After breaching security by climbing a fence, he was bravely subdued by passengers. Thankfully, no one was injured, and while police investigate, the situation is not being treated as terrorism. The teenager is now in custody.