Shooting at Scottsdale Hospital Emergency Room Leaves Security Guard Injured

A shooting incident occurred at HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center's emergency room, resulting in a security guard being shot and taken to safety, while a suspect was apprehended. The suspect, who was brought to the hospital by a family member, engaged in a confrontation with the security guard that escalated, leading to the guard being shot in the upper body. Hospital staff managed to subdue the assailant and recover a handgun at the scene. While the injured guard is expected to survive, a second guard sustained minor injuries. Authorities confirmed the shooting was isolated and secured the hospital grounds; operations continued with minimal disruption. An investigation is ongoing, with no further details released about the suspect.

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