A gunman involved in a shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York County, Pa., on Saturday morning has been confirmed dead, according to authorities. The incident occurred around 11 a.m., but no patients were reported injured. Hospital officials stated the situation is under control and law enforcement is managing the scene. An investigation is ongoing, with the gunman having been “neutralized.” Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro mentioned he had been briefed on the shooting and was heading to the hospital. The identity of the gunman has not yet been released, and the situation remains fluid.
Authorities have confirmed that a gunman involved in a shooting at a hospital in York County, Pa., has died. This information was reported by both the local authorities and a representative from the hospital.
The shooter, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, was present at UPMC Memorial Hospital in West Manchester Township around 11 a.m. when the gunfire erupted, as stated by Susan Manko, a vice president of public relations for the hospital.
UPMC, the hospital system that encompasses UPMC Memorial, confirmed in its statement that the shooter is deceased.
“There have been no injuries to patients,” Ms. Manko noted, adding: “The hospital has been secured. This situation is still developing. Law enforcement is on-site and handling the situation.”
It remains unclear if there were additional injuries resulting from the incident.
According to Ted Czech, a public information officer for the York County Office of Emergency Management, the gunman was “neutralized” and an investigation is currently in progress.
On Saturday afternoon, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro mentioned on social media that he had been “briefed on the tragic shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital” and was en route to the facility.