Gunman kills officer, takes hostages at Pennsylvania hospital

A tragic shooting incident occurred at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, where 49-year-old Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz entered the hospital's intensive care unit armed with a handgun and zip ties, taking staff members hostage. The attack resulted in the death of West York police officer Andrew Duarte, who was shot while responding, and left five others wounded, including hospital staff and police officers. During a shootout with law enforcement, Archangel-Ortiz was killed. Authorities confirmed that no patients were harmed in the incident, and the officer's actions were deemed justified as they potentially saved more lives. Governor Josh Shapiro expressed deep condolences for the loss and ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in Duarte's honor. Investigators indicated that the gunman had previous contact with the hospital, suggesting a targeted motive.