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UPMC provides a statement day after a fatal shootout in the York County Hospital

The hospital confirmed that all UPMC Memorial employees are medically stable and progress in their recovery.

York County, Pa. – Upmc Central Pa. The explanation is:

“After yesterday's tragic event, we are relieved to report that the injuries to the UPMC memorials are medically stable and progress in their recovery progress is making progress for employees that will continue to be available in the coming week.

UPMC Memorial was closed to visitors at that time. We know that families and visitors are of crucial importance to help the patient heal, and we are working again to enable visits. There is no longer any police presence on campus, but the UPMC police and security have improved their presence and the campus is safe. The hospital continues to be redirected, but accepts all patients who arrive in the emergency room via a walk-in.

We thank the brave police officers and EMS providers who reacted to the incident, and our deepest sympathy for the family and colleagues of the officer, who sacrificed his life to save others, our deepest sympathy. We will be grateful for his bravery forever. “

This statement takes place a day after the shootout of February 22, which entered the life of officer Andrew Duarte and the shooting of Diogenes Archangel Ortiz, who claimed, with a handgun and a zipper binding.

According to state officials, the six of the bullets hit or injured by bullets included three medical employees and three police officers.

The motif of Archangel Ortiz is still unclear at this point, and the examination remains.