Officials say police officers and gunmen were killed at Pennsylvania Hospital in York County on Saturday morning.
The incident took place at UPMC Memorial Hospital around 10:45am.
Ted Czech, a spokesman for the York County Emergency Management Department, told Fox News Digital that his department responded to a 911 call about a “active threat” at the hospital.
The gunman's identity has not been released, but the deceased officer – Andrew Duarte was identified in a post on the West York Borough's Facebook page.
“Our prayer and deep pathos are the family of West York Borough Police Officer, Andrew Duarte, and brothers and sisters of West York Borough Police Station, who have lost comrades and friends, and even our companions. We head out to the borough of fellow boroughs who lost the borough of our fellow boroughs. The co-worker reads the post. “Our community lament the loss of our heroes.”
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Police Officer Andrew Duarte was killed in a shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital. (Fox News)
No patients were injured in the incident, confirmed hospital spokesman Susan Manco.
“We received a confirmed report of gunman at UPMC Memorial and fired fire,” Manco told Fox News.
“The gunman has been arrested, the patient is not injured. The hospital is safe,” Manco said. “This is a fluid situation. Law enforcement is on the premises and manages the situation. We are grateful to all local law enforcement for their prompt response.”
On Saturday morning, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said he noticed the incident and was on his way to the hospital.
“I was explained to you about the tragic shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York County, and I'm on my way to the scene,” Shapiro wrote to X.
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“The hospital is currently safe and members of @PastatePolice and @Pemahq are on the ground to respond together with local and federal partners.”
“As local government instructions, avoid this area. We will share more updates when it becomes available.”
The hospital hotline was established at 717-849-5338 or 717-849-5334 for families of patients seeking more information.
Brian Powers of Fox News contributed to this report.
