A tragic incident unfolded at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York County, Pennsylvania, resulting in the death of a police officer and a gunman. The gunman, identified as 49-year-old Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, entered the hospital’s intensive care unit armed with a handgun and zip ties. He took UPMC staff hostage before being fatally shot by law enforcement.
During the shooting, three UPMC staffers were injured, with one doctor grazed by gunfire and a nurse and custodian in stable condition. The actions of law enforcement were deemed justified as they engaged with Archangel-Ortiz, who was holding a staffer at gunpoint. Tragically, Police Officer Andrew Duarte of the West York Borough Police Department lost his life in the line of duty.
The attack, which appeared to target the ICU, stemmed from Archangel-Ortiz’s previous interaction with the hospital for a medical purpose. The community and law enforcement agencies are grieving the loss of Officer Duarte, who bravely responded to the call for mutual aid.
The incident is under investigation by the State Police Major Case Team, and UPMC has set up hotlines for families seeking information. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims, the injured staffers, and the law enforcement officers involved in this harrowing event.
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