A gunman took hospital staff hostage at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York County, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. The incident resulted in the death of one police officer, Andrew Duarte, and injured five others, including two other officers and three hospital staff members. Ortiz was fatally shot by police during the confrontation.
The gunman, who had visited the hospital’s ICU earlier in the week for medical reasons related to another person, entered the facility armed with a handgun and zip ties. Authorities believe the attack was targeted, focusing on the ICU area. Despite the tragic loss of life, no patients were harmed during the incident.
