Phoenix Police Seek Charges Against 6 in Christmas Sky Harbor Shooting

Phoenix police are pursuing charges against six individuals—three adults and three juveniles—related to a shooting that occurred on Christmas night at Sky Harbor Airport. The incident began as a physical altercation in a restaurant at Terminal 4, which escalated when one person drew a gun, resulting in three injuries, including a woman and a teenage boy who were shot. The police have submitted cases to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office and the Juvenile Court Center, requesting charges for offenses such as aggravated assault and unlawful imprisonment. A temporary shelter-in-place order was enacted at the airport following the shooting, although it did not disrupt flight operations. Investigators processed extensive evidence, including surveillance footage, to support their case. The final decision on the charges is pending from the appropriate legal authorities.