A Man Accused Of Attacking A Flight Attendant At Sky Harbor, Who May Be A Hate Crime

Phoenix (3TV / CBS 5) — The man was booked in prison after police said he had attacked a flight attendant leaving Phoenix Sky Harbor early Friday morning. Police are investigating it as a hate crime.

According to investigators, 32-year-old Brandon Mychal chased a woman at the Skytrain home on 44th Street and Van Buren Street at around 2:15 am. She returned from her plane and headed for her car.

“I was shocked, but I wasn’t so shocked because I looked around the area, and there was no security here,” the flight attendant told the Arizona family. She mentions temporary people who frequently visit the area. She asked us not to tell us her name or the airline she works for. She may be fired for talking to us.

“I’m always checking to see if I’m alone here at night. It’s very good to have colleagues, pilots, etc. when getting off the trip. I’m making sure to go in pairs,” she said. Told. ..

The Arizona family spoke with a few cabin crew who said they were particularly concerned about the Skytrain stop on 44th Avenue. It’s a long way to their car. “I see a lot of homeless people near 44th Avenue, and I’m worried because I don’t know what they’re going to do,” said Kim Brown, an airport employee.

Police did not say what Smith specifically said to the victims or how the attack took place. Sky Harbor responded to our email by saying, “We are very worried about the assault of this employee and praise her for her courage and calmness that helped police quickly arrest the suspect. I will. “

Phoenix Police provides airport security. Arizona’s family asked police and the airport if they were stepping up patrols after the attack. They write, “Sky Harbor has the Phoenix Police and Airport Police Department, where Phoenix police officers work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at the airport.”

Our crew found two police officers patrol at the Skytrain stop. Smith is expected to go to the judge late Friday night. Phoenix police said their investigation was ongoing and more charges could be filed.