Imagine this: it's Christmas evening, and you're at one of the busiest airports in the U. S. , Sky Harbor in Phoenix. Suddenly, chaos breaks out. A group of people, who all knew each other, gets into a physical fight. Things escalate quickly, and one of them pulls out a gun. Two people are shot, including a woman who is critically injured. Another person is stabbed and cuts the shooter. A total of four people end up in the hospital, with three being treated and released. Police later confirm that the incident started as a family dispute.

What makes this situation even more frightening is that it happened outside the security checkpoints in Terminal 4, at an airport restaurant. The gunfire led to immediate action: checkpoints were closed, restaurants shut down, and the PHX Sky Train service paused. All this happened while travelers were just trying to get home for the holidays.

Interestingly, nearly two hours after the initial shooting, another man showed up at the airport with guns. He had received a text message suggesting there was an active shooter. He handed his guns to others and approached an officer, causing a struggle that resulted in him spitting on the officer.

The investigation is still ongoing, and no arrests have been made yet. Police are trying to piece together the details of why this group was at the airport and what led to this violent dispute.

Sky Harbor Airport is a major hub, serving American Airlines and connecting passengers from Southwest and Frontier Airlines. Such a violent incident is an unusual occurrence, but it serves as a stark reminder of how quickly situations can escalate.

Gunfire Erupts at Phoenix Airport on Christmas: A Family Dispute Gone Wrong

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