Shooting at Pennsylvania hospital leaves police officer dead and several injured

A tragic shooting has unfolded at UPMC Memorial Hospital in West Manchester Township, York County, Pennsylvania, leaving one police officer dead and several others injured.

The incident, which occurred earlier today, has sent shockwaves through the local community and drawn attention to the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement and healthcare workers.

According to ABC News, West York Borough Police Officer Andrew Duarte was fatally shot during the incident.

Law enforcement sources briefed on the matter reported that another officer and a nurse also sustained gunshot wounds, though the exact number of injuries remains unclear at this time.

The shooter, whose identity has not yet been publicly disclosed, is confirmed dead, and Pennsylvania State Police have assured the public that there is no ongoing threat.

The shooting took place at UPMC Memorial, a hospital in central Pennsylvania, and initial investigations suggest it may have stemmed from a domestic violence situation.

Authorities have cautioned that the investigation is still in its early stages, and further details are expected to emerge as the inquiry progresses.

A statement from UPMC noted that no patients were harmed during the incident, emphasizing that the hospital is cooperating fully with law enforcement.

“We have received confirmed reports of a gunman at UPMC Memorial, and shots fired,” the hospital’s statement read, reflecting the gravity of the situation.

Local media, including the York Daily Record, captured images of a significant police presence outside the hospital as investigators worked to piece together the events.

The death of Officer Duarte, a member of the West York Borough Police Department, was confirmed by the borough in a public announcement, though few details about his service or the circumstances of his death were immediately available.