Crime & Safety

Fistfight Breaks Out At Miami International Airport Sunday: Video

One person was arrested following the altercation in the American Airlines terminal at Miami International Airport, reports said.

One person was arrested following a group fistfight in the American Airlines terminal at Miami International Airport, reports said.
One person was arrested following a group fistfight in the American Airlines terminal at Miami International Airport, reports said. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FL — One person faces disorderly conduct charges after a brawl broke out at Miami International Airport Sunday.

The fight happened at Gate D14 in the American Airlines terminal, Local 10 reported. A witness told the news outlet that the altercation erupted over available seats on the plane.

Footage from the altercation shows two groups – four people near a desk at the gate, the other group of three near rows of seating – punching, shoving and kicking each other. The video has been shared on social media.

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Miami-Dade police responded to the scene. One victim was treated for minor injuries by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue in the airport, but declined to press charges, reports said.

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