The Canadian traveler who launched an unprovoked attack against Florida airport officials during last year’s holiday season threw multiple punches before police ended his rampage, newly released video showed.
Cameron Dylan McDougall was captured approaching the security screening area during his assault on two TSA agents at a security checkpoint filled with travelers at Miami International Airport on Dec. 28, 2024, according to video obtained by Local 10.
McDougall, 28, whiffed a punch at one airport guard who dodged the blow as he ignored orders to step back and began a frenzied attack on one of the agents who defended himself against the quick jabs.
A TSA agent pushed McDougall, which caused the traveler to fall head over heels over a screening bin cart behind him, landing on his back.
The unidentified agent grabbed the crazed man’s legs, leaving his arms free to continue his assault.
McDougall threw at least three punches at the agent, which caused minor injuries.
The hot-headed Toronto native had gotten into a brawl in the terminal moments before he attacked the TSA officers.
McDougall was only at the Florida airport because he had struck another passenger onboard a Copa Airlines flight traveling between Panama and Canada the previous day.
His actions forced the flight to reroute and land in Miami.
He was removed from the plane but was not arrested, allowing him to book a seat on an Air Canada flight to Toronto.
During his return to the airport at around 6:37 a.m., McDougall passed through security and randomly attacked the other traveler.
An airport security guard was attacked by McDougall when he attempted to break up the skirmish.
The Canadian menace returned to the screening area two minutes later and launched his attack on the TSA officials.
He was arrested by Miami-Dade Police.
McDougall pleaded guilty to two federal charges for assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers on May 19, Local 10 reported.
Each federal charges bring a maximum of one year in jail. The sentencing hearing is set for May 30.
McDougall still faces state charges for three felony battery on a law enforcement officer and one misdemeanor battery charge, according to court records.
He is scheduled to appear in court on June 2 for the state charges.
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