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Officer Dies, Gunman Takes Staff Hostage In PA Hospital Shooting: Officials
West York Borough Police Officer Andrew Duarte was killed in the line of duty on Saturday, Feb. 22, after a gunman opened fire and took staff hostage inside the ICU at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York County, authorities said.
The shooter, identified as Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, entered the hospital around 10:35 a.m. with a bag containing a semiautomatic handgun and zip ties, according to York County District Attorney Timothy Barker. He proceeded to the ICU, where he held staff hostage and shot a doctor, nurse, and custodian, Barker said.
UPMC security officers responded and were fired upon, …
Drug, Weapon Charges For Suspect Who Dragged Officer During Traffic Stop In Maryland: Police
A wanted suspect who attempted to flee from police in Baltimore County before crashing in an alleyway is behind bars after being busted with drugs, cash, and illegal weapons.
Xzavier J. Logan, Jr., 25, is facing attempted murder and other charges after being caught with a weapon during a traffic stop and then dragging an officer attempting to detain him, according to police on Tuesday afternoon.
Just before midnight on Sunday, an officer stopped Logan in the 3300 block of McShane Way in Dundalk, and while speaking with him, a weapon was found sitting between his legs.
Logan was order…
