SCOTTSDALE, AZ – A shooting incident at a bustling Scottsdale shopping plaza left two people critically injured Thursday evening. The violence erupted inside an Albertsons grocery store following a confrontation that began in the parking lot.
Police arrived to find the area on Thomas Road cordoned off, with all entrances to the plaza blocked. The busy commercial hub, which includes a Circle K and Chipotle, was teeming with witnesses who were visibly shaken by the events.
The dispute escalated from the parking lot into the store, culminating in gunfire near the self-checkout lanes. A father shopping with his three children recounted the harrowing experience, describing how they fled the scene in fear.
Emergency responders administered chest compressions to one of the victims before transporting them to a hospital. Scottsdale police have stated that they are not seeking any additional suspects, suggesting the altercation was isolated.
The plaza is expected to remain closed for several hours as police gather evidence and interview witnesses. The shooting was reported around 5:45 p.m., a peak time for the grocery store and adjacent businesses.
Authorities are piecing together the sequence of events leading to the shooting and monitoring the condition of the injured parties. Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.