A viral social media video shows a massive fight at Chicago airport. According to Fox32, at least a dozen people were involved in the scuffle, which was sparked by a “verbal dispute while deplaning” on Monday at O’Hare International Airport.
A fight broke out in the airport’s baggage claim area, during which a 24-year-old woman was punched by two others. According to the police, they have been arrested. Authorities have identified the men as 18-year-old Christopher Hampton and 20-year-old Tembra Hicks.
Massive fight at Chicago airport, watch the video:
Brawl at Chicago O’Hare airport this morning pic.twitter.com/fsH6n3yABd
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They have been charged with one count of misdemeanor battery.
The video of the incident, which is circulating online, shows a physical altercation between several people in Terminal 3’s lower level.
One person is seen pouncing on another, while a man in a green t-shirt lunges at his opponent, striking him with a spear like a wrestler.
A group of women can be seen lying on the ground, pulling each other’s hair.
The police have not released any additional information about the incident.
The Chicago Department of Aviation released a statement, saying in part:
“Safety and security are always the top priorities of the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA). We work closely with all of our federal partners present at O’Hare and Midway International Airports and the Chicago Police Department to ensure that everyone is safe when they are in our facilities.”
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Chicago O’Hare International Airport sometimes referred to as Chicago O’Hare, or simply O’Hare, is the main international airport serving Chicago, Illinois, located on the city’s Northwest Side, approximately 17 miles (27 km) northwest of the Loop business district.
