On Christmas night, reports of shots fired at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport triggered a significant police response, leading to a temporary suspension of operations at Terminal 4. According to police officials, the incident occurred after 7 p.m. when multiple 911 calls were made about shots being fired. Officers quickly arrived at the scene to assess the situation, initiating a thorough investigation. Eyewitnesses recounted a chaotic scene, with one traveler stating, ‘It was terrifying, we just wanted to celebrate Christmas and suddenly we were in the middle of something so scary.’ The investigation by the Phoenix Police Department included shutting down access to Terminal 4, which handles a significant portion of the airport’s traffic. Airport officials confirmed that operations were paused as a precaution, affecting numerous travelers during the busy holiday travel season. As of now, there have been no reported injuries linked to the incident, but the police are urging anyone with additional information to come forward. A spokesperson for the airport stated, ‘The safety of our passengers and staff is our top priority, and we are cooperating fully with law enforcement.’ The investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Shots Fired Incident at Phoenix Sky Harbor Prompts Extensive Police Response on Christmas Night
