Who was Andrew Duarte? Officer killed in UPMC hospital capturing

Authorities reported that the gunman, Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, armed with a pistol and zip ties, opened hearth contained in the hospital, wounding a number of people earlier than being fatally shot by regulation enforcement. It was confirmed that no sufferers on the hospital had been harmed through the violent incident.

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Who was Andrew Duarte?

The town of West York Borough confirmed Police Officer Andrew Duarte’s passing in a Fb put up, mourning that they “have misplaced a comrade and pal” within the line of responsibility.

Officer Andrew Duarte devoted six years of his life to regulation enforcement. In accordance with his LinkedIn profile, he initially served with the Denver Police Division in Colorado for 5 years earlier than transitioning to the West York Borough Police Division in 2022. In 2021, Moms In opposition to Drunk Driving (MADD) awarded him a “hero award” for his efforts in combating impaired driving in Colorado.

“Our prayers and deepest condolences exit to West York Borough Police Officer, Andrew Duarte’s household and all of our brothers and sisters within the West York Borough Police Division which have misplaced a comrade and pal, and moreover our fellow Borough companies which have misplaced a colleague,” the division acknowledged in its social media put up.

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro addressed the scenario, “Let it not be misplaced on anybody the act of extraordinary bravery and braveness by the healthcare employees right here, by the regulation enforcement professionals on the state, native and hospital degree who ran towards hazard to maintain individuals protected.”

The USA and Commonwealth flags can be lowered instantly to half-staff in honor of fallen police officer Andrew Duarte, Shapiro has ordered.