Incident takes place on a flight from Las Vegas to Boise , Idaho . Suspect says he smacked the boy to get his attention . The suspect `` felt he was protecting the entire plane and its occupants , '' Lipple said . Police say the boy left a mark on the man 's shoulder . Police : Man ` ` felt he was protecting the entire plane ''
Incident takes place on a flight from Las Vegas to Boise , Idaho . Suspect says he smacked the boy to get his attention . Police say the boy left a mark on the man 's shoulder . Police : Man ` ` felt he was protecting the entire plane ''