Phoenix Airport Shooting Leaves 4 Injured Following Family Dispute

A Christmas night altercation at Sky Harbor Airport escalated into gunfire and a stabbing, disrupting operations temporarily.

The incident occurred at a restaurant in Terminal 4 of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport around 9:45 p.m. on Christmas night.
Three people sustained gunshot wounds, including a woman in critical condition, while a man suffered a stab wound; all are hospitalized.
Police detained two individuals, a man with stab injuries and a juvenile female, both believed to be involved in the altercation.
Authorities confirmed that all parties involved knew each other and described the event as a family dispute that turned violent.
Airport operations, including security and the Sky Train, were briefly paused but quickly resumed with no impact on flights.