A police officer was killed in a shooting incident at UPMC Memorial Hospital near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the suspected gunman was also killed. West York Borough police officer Andrew Duarte died at the scene, and at least five other victims are being treated for their injuries. The shooter’s identity and motive have not been released, and authorities have stated there is no active threat to the public. Duarte, a law enforcement veteran, joined the West York Borough Police Department in 2022 after working with the Denver Police Department in Colorado. Local and federal law enforcement are investigating the incident, and Gov. Josh Shapiro is traveling to the scene. There have been several shooting incidents at medical centers and hospitals in recent years, highlighting the risks faced by healthcare workers. According to the CDC, healthcare workers are more likely to suffer non-fatal injuries compared to other professions. Maya Eaglin is a NY correspondent for NBC News reporting on the incident, with contributions from Samantha Wei.
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