According to Kaye Goreham, Hrabinec became suspicious upon seeing Sandeman and requested Goreham search Sandeman for weapons. Goreham did so but did not inform the hijacker when she felt a small firearm Sandeman had hidden. Goreham states that the policeman "went for his gun" and the hijacker shot Sandeman in the hand and stomach.
Kaye Goreham, Hrabinec became suspicious of Sandeman upon seeing him, prompting her to request a search of Sandeman for weapons.  Goreham conducted the search but did not inform the hijacker about the concealed firearm she discovered.  The police officer "drew his weapon" and the hijacker shot Sandeman in the hand and stomach.