UPMC Shooter Kills Officer, Injures Six in Hospital Attack

In a tragic incident at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York, Pennsylvania, Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz took hospital staff hostage and opened fire, killing a police officer and injuring five others. Prior to the shooting, physician assistant Lester Mendoza interacted with Archangel-Ortiz, delivering the devastating news of his loved one's death just days before the attack. Mendoza expressed that the shooter seemed broken rather than monstrous, highlighting systemic issues within the healthcare system that contribute to such tragedies, including burnout and lack of mental health support. The attack prompted discussions about rising violence against healthcare workers and the urgent need for improved support systems. Following the incident, UPMC confirmed that the injured staff members are stable and recovering. The community is grappling with the aftermath of the violence and mourning the loss of Officer Andrew Duarte.