Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at UPMC Memorial, shooter identified

Governor Josh Shapiro spoke at UPMC Memorial after a gunman opened fire inside the hospital.

Officials stated that the incident began around 10:35 a.m. at UPMC Memorial. Six individuals were struck or injured by gunfire, including three medical staff members and three police officers.

West York Borough Police Officer Andrew Duarte was shot and killed at the scene.

The shooter has been identified as Diogenes Archangel Ortiz. He allegedly entered the hospital with a handgun and zip ties.

Archangel Ortiz allegedly headed straight to the ICU, where he held several members of the UPMC staff hostage.

At one point, Archangel Ortiz reportedly zip-tied a UPMC staff member's hands together and held them at gunpoint in the hospital's hallway. It was then that officers opened fire and killed the suspect.

Gov. Shapiro and State Attorney General Dave Sunday affirmed that there was "no doubt" that officers were justified in using deadly force.

The remaining victims are reportedly in stable condition.