There is a plane crash threat scare in Tupelo, Mississippi, in which a pilot is threatening to crash a plane into Walmart, according to police.
Tupelo police warned the public in a 5 a.m. news release on September 3, 2022, that the pilot was “threatening to intentionally crash into Walmart on West Main.”
You can see video of the plane circling over Tupelo later in this article.
Here’s what you need to know:
The Pilot Was ‘Flying Over Tupelo,’ Police Said in the News Release
Police gave these details in an initial news release:
On 09-03-2022 at approximately 05:00 am TPD was notified that a pilot of an airplane (possibly King Air type) was flying over Tupelo. The pilot has made contact with E911 and is threatening to intentionally crash into Wal Mart on West Main.
TPD has worked with Wal-Mart West and Dodges on West Main to evacuate the stores and disperse people as much as practical. TPD also has been able to begin talking with the pilot directly.
At this time the situation is ongoing with TPD and all Emergency Services in our area on alert.
Citizens are asked to avoid that area until an all clear is given. With the mobility of an airplane of that type the danger zone is much larger than even Tupelo.
More information will be released when appropriate.
Video Captured the Plane Flying Overhead
Video showed the plane circling overhead.
Governor Tate Reeves tweeted, “State law enforcement and emergency managers are closely tracking this dangerous situation. All citizens should be on alert and aware of updates from the Tupelo Police Department.”