Gunman Takes Hostages at UPMC Hospital, Officer Killed in Tragedy
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
A gunman, Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, took hostages at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York, Pennsylvania, resulting in the death of Officer Andrew Duarte and injuries to five others. Archangel-Ortiz had visited the hospital’s ICU days before the incident, but the motive for his actions remains unclear. During the standoff, he threatened hospital staff and engaged with law enforcement, which ended when police returned fire. Officer Duarte, who had recently joined the West York Police Department, was noted for his commitment to public service and had previously worked for five years in Denver.
