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.
According to Kaye Goreham, Hrabinec became suspicious of Sandeman after seeing him. She then asked Goreham to search Sandeman for weapons. Goreham searched but did not tell Sandeman about the small firearm she found.  The police officer drew his weapon, and the hijacker shot Sandeman in the hand and stomach.