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Fight breaks out aboard Southwest flight as witness praises bystander's 'conflict resolution'
Video footage taken from inside the plane shows two men fighting before other passengers intervene during an Oakland, California, to Kauai, Hawaii, flight on Monday. (Credit: @kauai.airBnB via Storyful)
A video appears to show two airplane passengers getting into a heated argument while onboard a flight — an argument that then led to a physical fight.
A passenger was taking a Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland, California, to Hawaii on Monday when he saw a fistfight erupt between two other passengers, as Storyful and others reported.
The man took out his phone and began to videotape the confrontation between the two male passengers.
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As seen in the video, one passenger appeared to get into an argument with another passenger before punches began to be thrown.
The aisle passenger can be seen punching the other man multiple times before bystanders and flight attendants stepped in, pulled him back and separated the men.
On a recent flight from California to Hawaii, one passenger appeared to get into an argument with another passenger before punches began to be thrown. Other individuals then helped to calm the situation. (@kauai.airBnB via Storyful / Fox News)
The man taking the video offered praise for a bystander who went on to speak what appeared to be calming words to the irritated man.
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He said that in his view, the bystander used “textbook conflict resolution” techniques to calm the situation by “maintaining eye contact, using non-threatening body language and tactical empathy.”
After two men began throwing punches on board a flight, a bystander reportedly used “textbook conflict resolution” techniques to calm the situation by “maintaining eye contact” and “using non-threatening body language.” (Getty Images / Getty Images)
A Southwest Airlines employee told NBC that the two men involved in the altercation were detained upon arrival in Hawaii.
Charges at this time are unknown, Storyful reported.
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The man who took the video told Storyful that although the situation appeared to be an escalation of an argument, he does not judge the individuals involved.
A Southwest Airlines employee indicated that the two men involved in the altercation were detained upon arrival in Hawaii. (Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images / Getty Images)
He said the situation was “an escalation into an understandable confrontation with decisions I’m sure they both regret.”
Instead, he recommended that people “focus on lessons learned.”
An altercation between two passengers occurred on Monday as others then stepped in and broke up the fight. (@kauai.airBnB via Storyful / Fox News)
Fox News Digital reached out to Southwest Airlines for comment.
“Our reports indicate that two customers became disruptive onboard Flight 1288 on Feb. 12 from Oakland to Lihue,” said a spokesperson with the Southwest public relations team on Wednesday morning.
“We commend our crew and customers for their professionalism in diffusing this situation.”
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The spokesperson also said, “Our No. 1 priority is the safety and well-being of our customers and employees. The flight landed safely at its scheduled destination and local authorities met the aircraft upon arrival.”
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COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) – Two Northern Kentucky parents were sentenced Monday for the shooting death of heir toddler at the hands of their other child.
Khalil Adams, 2, was shot and killed by his 3-year-old brother in January 2024 at the family’s Covington home. The 3-year-old found the gun in an unsecured dresser.
At the time of the shooting, Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Sanders said the Tashaun Adams and Selena Farrell were asleep in the afternoon when their 3-year-old shot his little brother.
Farrell took off and was found hiding at a hotel in Florence. She told police at the time she was trying to avoid arrest on a warrant so she could attend Khalil’s funeral.
The couple originally faced a murder charge. Farrell was also charged with abandonment of a minor, and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon.
Adams was also charged with hindering apprehension, for allegedly not telling police where Farrell was.
Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Sanders said the pair was convicted of reckless homicide in April.. Farrell was also convicted of abandonment of a minor. Sanders believes it to be the first time in Kentucky that a jury has held parents criminally responsible for their failures to secure their gun and supervise their children.
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The jury had recommended a seven year sentence for Farrell and a five year sentence for Adams, which is what the judge handed down.
MONROE, La. (KNOE)—Over the past week, average gas prices in Louisiana have fallen 6.8 cents. That averages to $3.41/g today, according to a survey of 2,436 stations conducted by ‘GasBuddy’.
Compared to a month ago, prices in Louisiana are 45.3 cents lower per gallon. The lowest price of gas in Louisiana was $2.59/g on Sunday, with the highest being $4.99/g.
For reference, the national average price of gas has fallen 6.9 cents per gallon in the last week, which averages to $3.78/g, and is down 55.6 cents per gallon from a month ago.
On this date for the past five years, here’s how Louisiana’s gas prices compare to the nation’s average:
June 29, 2025: $2.75/g (U.S. Average: $3.14/g)
June 29, 2024: $2.93/g (U.S. Average: $3.48/g)
June 29, 2023: $3.02/g (U.S. Average: $3.51/g)
June 29, 2022: $4.37/g (U.S. Average: $4.85/g)
June 29, 2021: $2.76/g (U.S. Average: $3.12/g)
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Southern Maryland Cooling Centers Open As Dangerous Heat Builds Ahead Of July 4 Weekend – The BayNet
SOUTHERN MARYLAND — Cooling centers are available across Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties as Southern Maryland prepares for several days of dangerous heat and humidity heading into the July 4 weekend.
Forecasters are calling for temperatures to climb sharply by midweek, with the hottest stretch expected Wednesday through Saturday. Highs are forecast to reach the mid-90s to near 100 degrees in Calvert County, upper 90s to 105 degrees in Charles County and upper 90s to near 102 degrees in St. Mary’s County. Thunderstorms are possible over the holiday weekend, but dangerous heat remains the primary concern.
Residents are urged to drink water frequently, spend time in air-conditioned spaces, limit strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the afternoon, check on seniors and neighbors and never leave children or pets in vehicles.
Anyone experiencing signs of heat illness, including confusion, fainting, chest pain, difficulty breathing or loss of consciousness, should call 911.
Calvert County Cooling Centers
Calvert Library locations listed as cooling centers include:
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick
Fairview Branch, 8120 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Owings
Twin Beaches Branch, 4100 5th Street, North Beach
Southern Branch, 13920 H.G. Trueman Road, Solomons
Community centers listed include:
Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach
Mt. Hope Community Center, 104 Pushaw Station Road, Sunderland
Harriet E. Brown Community Center, 901 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick
Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby
Water is available at all listed Calvert locations.
Charles County Cooling Centers
Charles County cooling locations include:
Department of Community Services, 8190 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco
Nanjemoy Community Center, 4375 Port Tobacco Road, Nanjemoy
Richard R. Clark Senior Center, 1210 Charles Street, La Plata
Lifestyles Center, 10453 Theodore Green Boulevard, White Plains
Charles County library locations listed as cooling centers include La Plata, P.D. Brown, Potomac and Waldorf West branches.
The Lifestyles Center is listed as open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
St. Mary’s County Cooling Centers
St. Mary’s County library locations listed as cooling centers include Charlotte Hall, Leonardtown and Lexington Park branches.
Senior centers listed include:
Garvey Senior Activity Center
Loffler Senior Activity Center
Northern Senior Activity Center
Additional St. Mary’s County cooling locations include:
St. Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen, 20331 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills
Three Oaks Center, 46905 Lei Drive, Lexington Park
Robert Myers Center, Sheriff Miedzinski Way, Lexington Park
St. Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen and Three Oaks Center are listed as open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Robert Myers Center is listed as open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Residents should check local government websites and social media pages for updated cooling center hours and availability before traveling. The Local Homelessness Coalition also advises residents seeking shelter assistance to contact their local coordinated entry access point.
Residents can also check the latest local forecast anytime at TheBayNet.com/weather before heading out, especially as heat, humidity and storm chances change throughout the week.
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