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| Gunman arrested in Philadelphia after opening fire in Delaware hospital, leaving one employee dead |
| 2026-06-17 |
| [DM] A gunman who opened fire at a Delaware hospital, killing one employee and leaving another injured, has been arrested. The unidentified 23-year-old man was apprehended in Philadelphia Tuesday night, hours after he allegedly started shooting at ChristianaCare's Wilmington Hospital - about 40 miles away, Wilmington police said. Charges and an extradition to Delaware are pending. Officers were first called to the scene at around 3.30pm for reports of a shooting. In scanner audio obtained by NBC Philadelphia, a dispatcher could be heard reporting that two people were shot inside the hospital, one in the neck and one in the upper body, though police have not yet confirmed that information. A text message sent to staff also reportedly said two employees were shot in the building's basement. Officers dressed in tactical gear, paramedics, firefighters, the Delaware State police and federal agents then rushed to the scene of the hospital, where employees were seen exiting with their hands up as dozens of vehicles surrounded the building. Authorities were then able to find the two shooting victims inside the building shortly after 5pm. One of the employees has since succumbed to their injuries, Police Chief Wilfredo Campos said at a news conference. |
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