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Investigation Confirms Officer Killed by Police Fire During Pennsylvania Hospital Siege

York County DA reveals friendly-fire death of Officer Duarte and attacker’s unloaded gun in February ICU hostage crisis.

FILE - The remains of West York Borough Police Officer Andrew Duarte, arrive for his funeral at Living Word Community Church, in Red Lion, Pa., Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
FILE - Law enforcement arrive at the scene of a shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York, Pa., Feb. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Scolforo, File)
FILE - A person walks by the entrance of UPMC Memorial Hospital in York, Pa., Feb. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
FILE - Leah Fauth gets a hug after leaving flowers in front of the West York Police Department after a police officer was killed responding to a shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York, Pa., Feb. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Overview

  • York County District Attorney Tim Barker confirmed that Officer Andrew W. Duarte was killed by a police-fired shotgun blast during the February 22 UPMC Memorial Hospital siege.
  • The gunman, Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, was also killed by the same shotgun blast; his 9mm handgun was later found to be unloaded.
  • Archangel-Ortiz initiated the attack after learning of his partner’s death, using a stolen gun, zip ties, and a knife to hold ICU staff hostage, injuring four hospital workers and three officers.
  • Police attempted negotiation and tactical intervention, but the chaotic situation escalated, leading to the fatal shooting.
  • The incident highlights rising violence against U.S. healthcare workers and has spurred calls for enhanced hospital security measures.