Overview

• West York Patrolman Andrew Duarte was fatally struck by police fire during the February 22 hospital siege in York, Pennsylvania.
• The gunman, Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, was killed by officers after firing at hospital staff and taking hostages in the ICU.
• Investigators confirmed Archangel-Ortiz’s 9mm handgun was unloaded when recovered, though this was unknown to responders at the time.
• Four hospital workers and multiple officers were injured during the incident, which highlighted ongoing risks to healthcare personnel.
• Authorities found no clear motive for the attack, emphasizing the unpredictability of mass violence in healthcare settings.