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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Yahoo
Gunfire from Pennsylvania Hospital Shooting Killed Officer, District Attorney Says
Andrew Duarte, an officer with the West York Borough Police Department (WYBPD), was killed in the shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania on Feb. 22 York County District Attorney Tim Barker shared new details about his death in a press conference on April 30 The gunman, Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, was fatally shot 15 to 20 times New details have been revealed about the death of Andrew Duarte, the officer who was killed at UPMC Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania after a gunman opened fire and held staff hostage in February. The borough of West York previously announced on Facebook that Andrew Duarte, an officer with the West York Borough Police Department (WYBPD), was killed in the shooting. Police officers, one from Springettsbury Township and the other from Northern York County Regional Police Department, were injured during the Feb. 22 incident, as well as a deputy sheriff from the sherrif's department, York County District Attorney Tim Barker said during a press conference on Wednesday, April 30. Three hospital staff members were wounded. During the press conference, Barker said Duarte was killed in the line of duty by gunfire intended for the gunman Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz. Barker said that hospital staff and police were unaware that Archangel-Ortiz's stolen 9mm Taurus pistol was already out of ammunition after he pointed his firearm at a worker at approximately 11:11 a.m. While it was unknown at the time if Archangel-Ortiz had any additional rounds, police say he then grabbed another worker at gunpoint at approximately 11:13 a.m., and "exited the main door of the ICU." "The officers that were in their tactical positions, immediately created a reactionary gap and backed up in order to take full recognition, and to make full determinations of the hostage situation that was in front of them," he said. That is when officers from both sides of the doorway began to open fire. After officers began shooting from the left side, those on the right side proceeded to shoot, and one of those bullets fired from an "officer who was positioned closest to the wall on the right side" struck Archangel-Ortiz on the "back upper shoulder area on the left side." The hostage was not struck, although some of the bullets also hit the wall. One projectile, however, did hit an officer who was holding a shield in "his right hand and traveled into his arm." "At that pointer Officer Andrew Duarte is diagonal and slightly behind to the officer with the shield. He is turned slightly to the left," said Barker. "Two shots strike Officer Duarte. One shot strikes him in the left arm and goes across his chest. The other strikes him at the left side chest area, at the mesh area where his tactical protective vest would not have coverage, and strikes him at the mesh and goes across his chest," he said. A third officer on the left side was also then struck in the leg by another shot. Barker said that Archangel-Ortiz was fatally shot 15 to 20 times, but that it was difficult to be precise given the nature of the injuries. His death was ruled a homicide as a result of multiple gunshot wounds, per WGAL. He also said that after Duarte declared that he was struck, he attempted to help the officer who was struck from the leg down. "That officer at this point is now being pulled by another officer," said Barker. "Officer Duarte leans over to the officer who is down and now is starting to be moved. Officer Duarte then, after leaning down towards that officer, succumbs to his injuries and collapses to the ground." Archangel-Ortiz's firearm was found and collected by another officer who discovered it was "unloaded at that time." Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. "Again, as I stated previously, this fact was unknown to any officer and was unknown to the health care workers who were inside the ICU," said Barker. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Yahoo
Gunfire from Pennsylvania Hospital Shooting Killed Officer, District Attorney Says
Andrew Duarte, an officer with the West York Borough Police Department (WYBPD), was killed in the shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania on Feb. 22 York County District Attorney Tim Barker shared new details about his death in a press conference on April 30 The gunman, Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, was fatally shot 15 to 20 times New details have been revealed about the death of Andrew Duarte, the officer who was killed at UPMC Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania after a gunman opened fire and held staff hostage in February. The borough of West York previously announced on Facebook that Andrew Duarte, an officer with the West York Borough Police Department (WYBPD), was killed in the shooting. Police officers, one from Springettsbury Township and the other from Northern York County Regional Police Department, were injured during the Feb. 22 incident, as well as a deputy sheriff from the sherrif's department, York County District Attorney Tim Barker said during a press conference on Wednesday, April 30. Three hospital staff members were wounded. During the press conference, Barker said Duarte was killed in the line of duty by gunfire intended for the gunman Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz. Barker said that hospital staff and police were unaware that Archangel-Ortiz's stolen 9mm Taurus pistol was already out of ammunition after he pointed his firearm at a worker at approximately 11:11 a.m. While it was unknown at the time if Archangel-Ortiz had any additional rounds, police say he then grabbed another worker at gunpoint at approximately 11:13 a.m., and "exited the main door of the ICU." "The officers that were in their tactical positions, immediately created a reactionary gap and backed up in order to take full recognition, and to make full determinations of the hostage situation that was in front of them," he said. That is when officers from both sides of the doorway began to open fire. After officers began shooting from the left side, those on the right side proceeded to shoot, and one of those bullets fired from an "officer who was positioned closest to the wall on the right side" struck Archangel-Ortiz on the "back upper shoulder area on the left side." The hostage was not struck, although some of the bullets also hit the wall. One projectile, however, did hit an officer who was holding a shield in "his right hand and traveled into his arm." "At that pointer Officer Andrew Duarte is diagonal and slightly behind to the officer with the shield. He is turned slightly to the left," said Barker. "Two shots strike Officer Duarte. One shot strikes him in the left arm and goes across his chest. The other strikes him at the left side chest area, at the mesh area where his tactical protective vest would not have coverage, and strikes him at the mesh and goes across his chest," he said. A third officer on the left side was also then struck in the leg by another shot. Barker said that Archangel-Ortiz was fatally shot 15 to 20 times, but that it was difficult to be precise given the nature of the injuries. His death was ruled a homicide as a result of multiple gunshot wounds, per WGAL. He also said that after Duarte declared that he was struck, he attempted to help the officer who was struck from the leg down. "That officer at this point is now being pulled by another officer," said Barker. "Officer Duarte leans over to the officer who is down and now is starting to be moved. Officer Duarte then, after leaning down towards that officer, succumbs to his injuries and collapses to the ground." Archangel-Ortiz's firearm was found and collected by another officer who discovered it was "unloaded at that time." Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. "Again, as I stated previously, this fact was unknown to any officer and was unknown to the health care workers who were inside the ICU," said Barker. Read the original article on People
CNN
24-02-2025
- CNN
Suspect who killed police officer, held Pennsylvania hospital staff hostage visited ICU the week before
A gunman who held medical staff hostage before killing a police officer and wounding five others at a hospital in south-central Pennsylvania Saturday is believed to have visited the facility in the days leading up to the incident, authorities said. The gunman, identified by officials as Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, 49, was killed in a shootout with police, authorities said. 'I can say at this time that Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz did appear to have contact previously in the week in the ICU for a medical purpose involving another individual,' York County District Attorney Tim Barker said at a Saturday news conference. Barker declined to provide more information on the individual, citing privacy concerns and the ongoing investigation. Though the motive for the attack at UPMC Memorial Hospital in the city of York remains unclear, Barker said the shooting appeared to be 'targeted at the ICU.' 'We do not have any further information provided this time, but obviously, if you are arriving at a hospital with a firearm and zip ties and immediately proceed to a specific area and engage in these actions that this was targeted,' Barker said. Shortly after Archangel-Ortiz arrived at the hospital, he held several staff members hostage –– holding one employee at gunpoint with her hands tied with zip ties as police breached the ICU and attempted to engage in a discussion with the gunman, police said. The gunman then went out into the hallway, still holding the ICU employee at gunpoint and threatening the hostage, when officers opened fire and killed him, according to authorities. At the same time, the gunman opened fire and struck three officers, killing one who was later identified as West York Borough Police Department Officer Andrew Duarte. The officer had turned 30 years old on Feb. 17, less than a week before the Saturday shooting, according to the York County Coroner's Office. 'They needed to use deadly force because by doing so, they potentially save even more lives, even as they lost one of their own,' Barker said. The two additional law enforcement officers shot by the gunman are in stable condition, Barker said. An intensive care unit doctor, nurse and a custodian suffered gunshot wounds, and a fourth employee was injured in a fall, according to Barker. As of Sunday, they were 'medically stable and progressing in their recovery,' the hospital said in a statement. No patients were injured, Susan Manko, a spokesperson for UPMC Memorial told CNN. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage of the shooting as well as taking statements from law enforcement involved and those in the vicinity, the district attorney said. The West York Borough Police Department confirmed Duarte's death on Facebook. Duarte had joined the department in 2022 after five years with the Denver Police Department, according to his LinkedIn profile. In 2021, he received a Mothers Against Drunk Driving hero award for his work in impaired driving enforcement, according to CNN affiliate KKTV. Lt. Alan Ma worked with Duarte during his time with Denver Police DUI Enforcement Unit, he told CNN affiliate KUSA. 'Andrew was an incredibly smart person and funny, outspoken and he loved his colleagues. He saw us as his family,' Ma said. 'It will never be easy to know that one of your close colleagues and a friend is not here with you.' Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro met with Duarte's parents Saturday. 'He was someone who put on the uniform of service and went out to try and keep his neighbors safe,' Shapiro said at the news conference Saturday. 'He is to be commended for a life of service, albeit cut way too short from a life of service to others. We're deeply grateful to him.' The governor ordered US and Pennsylvania flags to fly at half-staff in Duarte's honor. Pennsylvania lost 'a hero,' Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge President Joseph Regan and York County Lodge #73 President Trent Bushman said in a statement. 'Officer Duarte's bravery and commitment to upholding the law are a testament to the selflessness shown daily by those who have dedicated themselves to protecting and serving,' the statement read.
CNN
23-02-2025
- CNN
Suspect who killed police officer, held Pennsylvania hospital staff hostage visited ICU the week before
A gunman who held medical staff hostage before killing a police officer and wounding five others at a hospital in south-central Pennsylvania Saturday is believed to have visited the facility in the days leading up to the incident, authorities said. The gunman, identified by officials as Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, 49, was killed in a shootout with police, authorities said. 'I can say at this time that Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz did appear to have contact previously in the week in the ICU for a medical purpose involving another individual,' York County District Attorney Tim Barker said at a Saturday news conference. Barker declined to provide more information on the individual, citing privacy concerns and the ongoing investigation. Though the motive for the attack at UPMC Memorial Hospital in the city of York remains unclear, Barker said the shooting appeared to be 'targeted at the ICU.' 'We do not have any further information provided this time, but obviously, if you are arriving at a hospital with a firearm and zip ties and immediately proceed to a specific area and engage in these actions that this was targeted,' Barker said. Shortly after Archangel-Ortiz arrived at the hospital, he held several staff members hostage –– holding one employee at gunpoint with her hands tied with zip ties as police breached the ICU and attempted to engage in a discussion with the gunman, police said. The gunman then went out into the hallway, still holding the ICU employee at gunpoint and threatening the hostage, when officers opened fire and killed him, according to authorities. At the same time, the gunman opened fired and struck three officers, killing one who was later identified as West York Borough Police Department Officer Andrew Duarte. 'They needed to use deadly force because by doing so, they potentially save even more lives, even as they lost one of their own,' Barker said. The two additional law enforcement officers shot by the gunman are in stable condition, Barker said. An intensive care unit doctor, nurse and a custodian suffered gunshot wounds and are in stable condition, and a fourth employee was injured in a fall, according to Barker. No patients were injured, Susan Manko, a spokesperson for UPMC Memorial told CNN. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage of the shooting as well as taking statements from law enforcement involved and those in the vicinity, the district attorney said. The West York Borough Police Department confirmed Duarte's death on Facebook. Duarte had joined the department in 2022 after five years with the Denver Police Department, according to his LinkedIn profile. In 2021, he received a Mothers Against Drunk Driving hero award for his work in impaired driving enforcement, according to CNN affiliate KKTV. 'He was someone who put on the uniform of service and went out to try and keep his neighbors safe,' Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who met with Duarte's parents Saturday, said at the news conference. 'He is to be commended for a life of service, albeit cut way too short from a life of service to others. We're deeply grateful to him.' Pennsylvania lost 'a hero,' Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge President Joseph Regan and York County Lodge #73 President Trent Bushman said in a statement. 'Officer Duarte's bravery and commitment to upholding the law are a testament to the selflessness shown daily by those who have dedicated themselves to protecting and serving,' the statement read.
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Yahoo
Suspect who killed police officer, held Pennsylvania hospital staff hostage visited ICU the week before, authorities say
A gunman who held medical staff hostage before killing a police officer and wounding five others at a hospital in south-central Pennsylvania Saturday is believed to have visited the facility in the days leading up to the incident, authorities said. The gunman, identified by officials as Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, 49, was killed in a shootout with police, authorities said. 'I can say at this time that Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz did appear to have contact previously in the week in the ICU for a medical purpose involving another individual,' York County District Attorney Tim Barker said at a Saturday news conference. Barker declined to provide more information on the individual, citing privacy concerns and the ongoing investigation. Though the motive for the attack at UPMC Memorial Hospital in the city of York remains unclear, Barker said the shooting appeared to be 'targeted at the ICU.' 'We do not have any further information provided this time, but obviously, if you are arriving at a hospital with a firearm and zip ties and immediately proceed to a specific area and engage in these actions that this was targeted,' Barker said. Shortly after Archangel-Ortiz arrived at the hospital, he held several staff members hostage –– holding one employee at gunpoint with her hands tied with zip ties as police breached the ICU and attempted to engage in a discussion with the gunman, police said. The gunman then went out into the hallway, still holding the ICU employee at gunpoint and threatening the hostage, when officers opened fire and killed him, according to authorities. At the same time, the gunman opened fired and struck three officers, killing one. 'They needed to use deadly force because by doing so, they potentially save even more lives, even as they lost one of their own,' Barker said. The two additional law enforcement officers shot by the gunman are in stable condition, Barker said. An intensive care unit doctor, nurse and a custodian suffered gunshot wounds and are in stable condition, and a fourth employee was injured in a fall, according to Barker. No patients were injured, Susan Manko, a spokesperson for UPMC Memorial told CNN. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage of the shooting as well as taking statements from law enforcement involved and those in the vicinity, the district attorney said. The officer shot and killed was West York Borough Police Department Officer Andrew Duarte, his department confirmed on Facebook. Duarte had joined the department in 2022 after five years with the Denver Police Department, according to his LinkedIn profile. In 2021, he received a Mothers Against Drunk Driving hero award for his work in impaired driving enforcement, according to CNN affiliate KKTV. 'He was someone who put on the uniform of service and went out to try and keep his neighbors safe,' Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who met with Duarte's parents Saturday, said at the news conference. 'He is to be commended for a life of service, albeit cut way too short from a life of service to others. We're deeply grateful to him.' Pennsylvania lost 'a hero,' Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge President Joseph Regan and York County Lodge #73 President Trent Bushman said in a statement. 'Officer Duarte's bravery and commitment to upholding the law are a testament to the selflessness shown daily by those who have dedicated themselves to protecting and serving,' the statement read. CNN's Alaa Elassar, Taylor Galgano, Kia Fatahi, Sharif Paget, Sarah Dewberry and Natalie Barr contributed to this report.
