Police Officer and Gunman Dead After Hostage Crisis at Pennsylvania Hospital

A gunman targeted UPMC Memorial Hospital's ICU, killing a police officer and injuring five others before being fatally shot by law enforcement.

The gunman, identified as 49-year-old Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, entered the ICU with a handgun and zip ties, taking staff hostage and targeting the area intentionally.
Officer Andrew Duarte of the West York Borough Police Department was killed during the shootout, while two other officers were injured and are in stable condition.
Three hospital staff members—a doctor, a nurse, and a custodian—were shot, with a fourth staff member injured while attempting to escape.
Authorities confirmed the gunman had prior contact with the ICU earlier in the week for a medical purpose involving another individual, though his exact motive remains under investigation.
The incident highlights the growing violence in U.S. healthcare facilities, with increased threats to medical professionals and calls for improved security measures.