On March 6th, 2023, a United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Boston was disrupted by a violent outburst from Francisco Severo Torres, a 33-year-old man from Leominster, Massachusetts. According to reports, Torres attempted to open the emergency exit door mid-flight and then proceeded to try and stab a flight attendant in the neck with a pen. The incident caused chaos on the plane as passengers scrambled to restrain Torres.

The FBI has charged Torres with one count of interference and attempted interference with flight crew members and attendants using dangerous weapons or intent to commit bodily harm. He is currently being held without bail pending trial.

This is not the first time Torres has exhibited threatening behavior. In fact, he has a history of violent outbursts and has been arrested multiple times for assault and battery. According to court documents, he has also made threats against his family members and law enforcement officials.

In an interview with local news outlets, some of Torres’ neighbors expressed shock at his behavior while others said they were not surprised given his past actions. One neighbor described him as “unpredictable” while another said he had “always been trouble.”

The incident on the United Airlines flight has raised concerns about airline safety and security measures. While it is rare for passengers to attempt to open emergency exits mid-flight, it is not unheard of. In recent years, there have been several incidents where passengers have tried to open doors or windows during flights.

In response to this incident, United Airlines released a statement saying that they take all incidents involving disruptive passengers seriously and are cooperating fully with law enforcement officials in their investigation.

It is unclear what motivated Torres’ violent outburst on the plane, but it serves as a reminder that air travel can be unpredictable and potentially dangerous. Passengers are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behavior or activity immediately.

As for Torres, he will face serious consequences for his actions on the United Airlines flight. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison for interfering with flight crew members and attendants using dangerous weapons or intent to commit bodily harm.