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Incident at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York County
A significant incident occurred at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York County, Pennsylvania, this past Saturday when a gunman was fatally shot after an altercation involving gunfire, according to statements from hospital officials.
The hospital confirmed through its social media channels, stating, “We have received confirmed reports of a gunman at UPMC Memorial, and shots fired. The gunman is deceased, and no patients have been injured. The hospital is now secure but is on divert.” This indicates that the hospital has temporarily halted accepting new patients as a precaution.
Law enforcement agencies responded swiftly, securing the premises. A spokesperson for UPMC reassured the public, stating, “The hospital is now secure. Law enforcement is on premises and is managing the situation.” As of now, there has been no information regarding additional injuries related to the incident.
Law Enforcement Response
As the situation unfolded, various law enforcement agencies mobilized to the hospital. However, additional specifics about the event remain sparse, with CBS News Philadelphia attempting to gather more information from local authorities, including the Pennsylvania State Police.
As of 12:15 p.m., none of the local coroner’s officials had been reported to the site, as noted by WHP-TV, the CBS affiliate in Harrisburg. Following the initial reports, the county Office of Emergency Management indicated that officers had addressed a “threat” at the hospital, which was subsequently “neutralized.”
In light of the incident, UPMC has set up hotlines for families of patients seeking further information, available at 717-849-5338 and 717-849-5334.
Continued Coverage
As investigations continue, additional updates are expected as the local authorities release more information regarding the circumstances surrounding the confrontation at the hospital.
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