Two people charged following all-in brawl at Chicago Airport

Two people charged following all-in brawl at Chicago Airport
Edited by Travel Weekly


    Shocking scenes have emerged out of Chicago’s O’Hare airport in a video that shows more than ten people involved in a fight at the luggage collection area. 

    Two adults will face misdemeanour charges after police said the brawl left one 24 year old woman injured.

    Police say a verbal dispute begun while passengers were disembarking the plane, which further escalated at the baggage claim area around 11:05 pm. A large brawl ensued with numerous parties becoming involved, a 24 year old woman was punched by two other people.

    An 18 year old man and a 20 year old woman have been charged with one count of misdemeanour battery, and were placed into custody following the incident.

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