Costa Rica Demands US Explanation
The Costa Rican Legisalture demanded an explanation from the United States Friday on the death of a man of Costa Rican origin, which has shocked the nation.

The 44-year-old, identified as Rigoberto Alpizar, was kille by a US marshal as he ran off an American Airlines plane, in an incident yet to be clarified.

The Costa Rican Legislative Assembly International Relations Committee approved a motion demanding a detailed report on reasons for his death.

According to U.S. officials, Alpizar was killed after he said he was carrying an explosive device in his baggage. However, witnesses did not hear the man make any such threat.

"He was only excited and ran off the plane," Mike Beshears, one of the 118 passengers told journalists.

Another witness, Alan Tirpak, said he heard Alpizar's wife shouting that he was mentally ill and did not take his medication.

"I don't think they had to shoot him. I hope they did not make a mistake," said John MacAlhany, also on board the plane which stopped over in Miami before heading to Orlando.

US authorities confirmed later that no bomb was found and ruled out terrorism.

President of Costa Rica Abel Pacheco said he will request a report from the U.S. on circumstances leading to Alpizar's death.

Meanwhile, Costa Rica's Foreign Ministry sent a note to the U.S. Embassy demanding information on what happened.