Police Officer Killed

Pennsylvania Hospital Shooting: Officer Killed, Five Injured in Hostage Situation

On Saturday, a gunman, identified as Diogenes Archangel Ortiz, took hostages and injured five people at UPMC Memorial Hospital near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, before being fatally shot by police. West York Borough Police Officer Andrew Duarte, 30, was killed in the incident while saving others. The shooter, armed with a handgun and zip ties, targeted the ICU, injuring three medical staff members and two officers. Governor Shapiro condemned the attack, praising Officer Duarte’s sacrifice and service.

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Pennsylvania Hospital Shooting: Officer Killed, Gunman Dead

A gunman, Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, took hostages at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York, Pennsylvania, resulting in a shootout with police that left one officer dead and several others injured, including three hospital staff members. Archangel-Ortiz, who had prior contact with the hospital, was killed by police. The incident highlights the escalating violence against healthcare workers, mirroring a national trend of gun violence in medical facilities. The deceased officer, Andrew Duarte, was a veteran law enforcement officer.

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