An American Airlines flight bound for Philadelphia from Los Angeles was diverted to Phoenix on Thursday after a passenger made 'alarming' statements referencing the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, police said.


The passenger was removed from American Airlines Flight 754 at Phoenix Sky Harbor International airport and transported to a psychiatric facility for evaluation under an involuntary hold, said Sergeant Vince Lewis of the Phoenix Police Department. 

the passenger stood up and shouted, "We will all see the truth, and I will be famous today."  He then got angry and shouted that he had a gun.

'"had a situation where right after takeoff a passenger stood and walked to the first class section, where he stood at attention there and refused to take his seat," said Sgt. Lewis.

"He began making statements that, although they were alarming and threatening in nature, gave the flight crew the indication (of possible mental health issues)."