Suspect arrested in downtown Phoenix shooting that hurt 4 victims, PD says

Man accused in downtown Phoenix shooting that hurt 4

Police identified Keon Joubert, 22, as the suspect in a downtown shooting early Sunday that left one man with life-threatening injuries and three women wounded.

PHOENIX - Four people were injured in a shooting overnight in downtown Phoenix, according to the Phoenix Police Department. 

What we know:

Three women and a man were found injured near 1st Street and Washington Street on Dec. 28 just before 2:15 a.m.

All four victims were taken to nearby hospitals. Police said the three women were taken with non-life-threatening injuries, while the man suffered life-threatening injuries.

On Dec. 29, Phoenix Police identified the alleged shooter as 22-year-old Keon Joubert.

Keon Joubert

"Detectives worked around the clock on this investigation, leading to the identification of the suspect in this case, 22-year-old Keon Joubert. Joubert was located and arrested on December 29, 2025. He is in the process of being booked on multiple felony charges related to this investigation, to include aggravated assault. At this time, detectives do not believe that there are additional suspects related to this incident," Phoenix Police said.

What they're saying:

"Everything happened so quick," a witness said.

The night out turned to chaos when police said the shots were outside night clubs at at around 2:25 a.m. on Dec. 28.

"We were on our way leaving the club and we heard a bunch of shots."

The couple who was standing outside the clubs in the area overnight said when they heard multiple shots fired, they ran back inside to find safety.

"It was a lot. It was like ‘Boom, boom, boom, boom.' It was terrifying," they said. "And it was so close to our ears that my ears started ringing so we were right there by it. 

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That's when the couple said they made a split-second decision to run back into the club. 

"We couldn’t tell where the shots were coming from so it was like just get inside, get anywhere, the closest place. Once we got in there it was pretty chaotic."

A few clubs let people in.

"As we were running there was two people on the ground shot. So we kind of had to go around them because it was right there," the man said. While the woman said she, "instantly started panicking and tearing up and freaking out."

In all the panic, the woman said she dropped her purse, and with it, her phone. When they returned to the scene Sunday afternoon to try to find it, the couple said they were left shaken, but thankful to be safe. 

"I’m just glad we’re safe. I pray for everyone that’s involved."

What we don't know:

The identities of the victims were not released.

Police said the investigation is ongoing as they work to determine the motive and the events leading up to the shooting.

What you can do:

Anyone with information is asked to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS, or 480-WITNESS for Spanish.

Map of the shooting location.