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Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro meets with family of fallen officer, victims of hospital shooting

(WHTM) — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro met with the family of fallen West York Borough officer Andrew Duarte and the victims of Saturday’s shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York County.

The governor shared on Saturday evening that he “had the privilege of spending time with Officer Duarte’s parents and fellow officers to express our deep gratitude for Andrew and his service.”

Shapiro also met with the two York County officers who were injured in the shootout inside the UPMC Memorial Hospital ICU. The officers, as well as several hospital staff members, are in stable condition at this time.

“I am inspired by the amazing doctors, nurses, and staff at UPMC and WellSpan Health who did tremendous work to save lives in the face of tragedy,” said Shapiro. “It was my honor to meet with them and to thank them for what they do in service to their neighbors.”

On Saturday morning a man entered the hospital’s ICU armed with a semi-automatic handgun and zip ties. Hospital staff members were held hostage and responding officers were met with gunfire before the suspect was fatally shot.

York County District Attorney Timothy Barker said the shooting was “targeted” at the UPMC ICU staff after the suspect had previously been at the ICU with another individual receiving care.

Shapiro ordered flags be flown at half-staff in honor of Duarte.

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