Tragic Shooting at Pennsylvania Hospital: Officer Killed by Friendly Fire During Hostage Rescue
YORK, Pa. — A tragic incident at UPMC Memorial Hospital has prompted renewed discussions about the safety of healthcare workers and law enforcement in high-stakes situations. During a confrontation with a gunman on February 22, an officer was fatally injured by friendly fire while trying to rescue hostages. The event has underscored the unpredictable nature of violent incidents in medical facilities, which have increasingly become targets across the U.S. Authorities revealed that West York Patrolman …