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Coverage dated April 16, 2025 to April 17, 2025

US citizen killed after hijacking small plane in Belize

Headline from The Dickinson Press

Attacker, identified as Akinyela Sawa Taylor, was listed online as previously being a football coach at the McCluer North High School in Florissant, Missouri.

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  1. The Dickinson Press

    US citizen killed after hijacking small plane in Belize (opens The Dickinson Press)

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    The Dickinson Press's feed description

    Attacker, identified as Akinyela Sawa Taylor, was listed online as previously being a football coach at the McCluer North High School in Florissant, Missouri.

  2. People

    Knife-Wielding American Citizen Shot and Killed After Hijacking Plane in Belize (opens People)

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    People's feed description

    Akinyela Sawa Taylor, a 49-year-old U.S. citizen, allegedly hijacked a small plane at knifepoint in Belize on Thursday, April 17. A fellow passenger, who had a licensed firearm, shot Taylor as the plane landed.

  3. Black Enterprise

    US National Fatally Shot After Attempting To Hijack Plane In Belize (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    Akinyela Sawa Taylor was a US citizen and a military veteran before he attempted to hijack the Belize plane.

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