JUST IN: Three TSA officers were injured, two hospitalized, this morning after they were attacked by a female passenger during a security checkpoint at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.
PHOENIX — Three Transportation Security Administration officers were injured at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Tuesday.
It reportedly happened during the security screening process. As a result, three officers were injured and the checkpoint was closed.Officials have not said what led to the attack. Two of the injured TSA officers were taken to a hospital where they were treated for their injuries and have since been released.This unprovoked and brazen physical attack against our employees is unacceptable. We are grateful for our committed workforce and for the role they play in protecting the traveling public every day.
We continue to monitor the recoveries of the employees involved in this incident and are cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation. TSA will also pursue independent enforcement actions against the traveler.
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