Six people, including three police officers, were shot in an ICU at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York County, Pennsylvania, on Saturday morning, when a gunman opened fire. The gunman, identified as Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, entered the hospital with a handgun and zip ties, taking hospital staff hostage. This led to a shootout with police, resulting in Archangel-Ortiz’s death. Three officers were injured, one fatally, during the confrontation.
The gunman’s attack appeared to be targeted at the ICU, and it was later revealed that Archangel-Ortiz had previous contact with the ICU earlier in the week. UPMC confirmed the incident on social media, reporting that no patients were injured and the hospital was secure. The State Police Troop J Major Case Team is investigating the shooting, and hotlines were provided for families seeking information.
The fallen officer, Andrew Duarte, of the West York Borough Police Department, was honored by the community and his colleagues for his bravery and sacrifice. Pennsylvania Attorney General David Sunday Jr. extended his condolences to Duarte’s family and friends, as well as to the injured officers and hospital workers. The incident highlighted the dangers faced by law enforcement officers and healthcare workers in the line of duty.
