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Gunman Targets ICU, Kills Officer In Pennsylvania Hospital Shooting

Balloons are placed in front of UPMC Memorial Hospital after a deadly shooting in York, Pa. on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

A gunman, identified as Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, held medical staff hostage at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York, Pennsylvania, before killing a police officer and injuring five others. Authorities revealed that the gunman had visited the hospital in the days leading up to the incident, with indications that the attack was targeted at the ICU.

During the incident, the gunman held staff members hostage, leading to a confrontation with law enforcement. In a shootout with police, the gunman was killed, but not before fatally shooting Officer Andrew Duarte of the West York Borough Police Department. Two other officers were injured but are in stable condition.

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