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People evacuate American Airlines plane at Denver International Airport (DEN) after left main wheels caught fire
DENVER, CO — Passengers aboard a Miami-bound American Airlines flight were forced to evacuate Saturday afternoon after a mechanical issue caused the aircraft’s left main landing gear to catch fire during takeoff at Denver International Airport (DEN).
The incident occurred at approximately 2:45 p.m. when American Airlines Flight 3023, a Boeing 737 MAX 8, was preparing for departure.
According to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the flight crew reported a potential landing gear issue and immediately aborted takeoff.
As a precaution, all 173 passengers and crew on board were safely evacuated onto the runway and transported back to the terminal by airport buses.
Airport officials confirmed that five individuals were evaluated at the scene for minor injuries, and one person was later transported to a hospital after reaching the gate.
American Airlines issued a statement attributing the emergency to a “maintenance issue” and confirmed that the aircraft was removed from service pending further inspection by its maintenance team.
“There were no serious injuries reported, and the safety of our customers and crew remains our top priority,” the airline stated.
The FAA has launched an investigation into the incident.
A temporary ground stop was issued at Denver International Airport in response to the emergency but has since been lifted.
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Indiana Police Officer Ronnell Johnson Fatally Shot While Handling Personal Firearm at Marion Health Hospital
Authorities in Indiana are investigating the fatal shooting of a Marion Health Police Officer who died early Sunday morning after an accidental firearm discharge inside Marion Health Hospital in Grant County.
According to the Indiana State Police, the incident occurred at approximately 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2025, when 25-year-old Officer Ronnell J. Johnson, of Marion, Indiana, was discovered with an apparent gunshot wound. Officer Johnson was on duty at the time of the incident.
Initial findings from the ongoing investigation indicate that Officer Johnson was handling a personally-owned, non-department-issued handgun when the firearm discharged, striking him.
Details surrounding how the weapon was being handled and the moments leading up to the injury have not yet been fully clarified.
Emergency personnel from multiple agencies—including the Indiana State Police, Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Marion City Police Department, and Marion Health Police Department—responded immediately.
Hospital medical staff initiated life-saving measures; however, despite their efforts, Officer Johnson succumbed to his injuries.
He was later pronounced deceased by the Grant County Coroner’s Office.
Family notification has been completed, and an autopsy is scheduled as part of the ongoing investigation.
Officials emphasize that no additional details will be released until further evidence is reviewed.
Indiana State Police Detectives are leading the investigation at the request of the Marion City Police Department.
Multiple agencies assisted at the scene, including the Indiana State Police Peru Post and medical personnel from Marion Health Hospital.
The circumstances remain under active review.