Shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York County, Pennsylvania; gunman confirmed dead

Tragedy Strikes York Hospital: Gunman Dead After Shooting at UPMC Memorial

A quiet morning at UPMC Memorial Hospital turned to chaos today when a gunman opened fire inside the medical facility, sending staff and patients into lockdown before the shooter was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted wound.  

The incident began around 11:15 AM near the hospital's outpatient care center. Eyewitnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots followed by screams as hospital staff swiftly implemented emergency protocols. "We heard three loud pops—I thought it was equipment failing at first," said respiratory therapist Mark Henderson, who was on the third floor when the shooting began. "Then the 'code silver' alert came over the speakers and we knew it was real."  

York County police responded within minutes, securing the building in a massive tactical response. After a tense 90-minute search, officers discovered the gunman deceased in a restroom on the first floor. Authorities confirmed the suspect died from a single gunshot wound, though no one else was physically injured in the incident.  

"This could have been so much worse," said Police Commissioner Michael Muldrow during a press briefing. "The quick actions of hospital staff and our officers prevented any loss of innocent life today."  

While officials have not released the shooter's identity, sources indicate the individual was a 42-year-old local man with no prior connection to the hospital. Investigators found a handwritten note in the suspect's vehicle suggesting personal struggles, though no clear motive has been established.  

The hospital resumed normal operations by late afternoon, though visibly shaken staff gathered in small groups to process the trauma. UPMC Memorial CEO Dr. Elizabeth Wise announced crisis counselors would be available for all employees and patients. "Our hospital is a place of healing," she said. "Today we must begin that healing for our own team."  

As the investigation continues, the York community is left grappling with yet another incident of gun violence in what has become a troubling pattern across American healthcare facilities. Hospital security experts note that medical centers nationwide have seen a 60% increase in violent incidents since 2020.