Two people were shot Tuesday afternoon inside a Delaware hospital, prompting a massive police response, a campus lockdown, and an active search for the suspected gunman.
The shooting occurred around 3:30 p.m. at Wilmington Hospital, a ChristianaCare facility in Wilmington, Delaware, per Fox News,.
According to the Wilmington Police Department, officers responding to the scene located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds inside the hospital. Authorities have not released the identities of the victims or provided an update on their conditions.
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Law enforcement sources told local media that preliminary information suggests the shooting involved hospital employees, with one employee allegedly opening fire on two coworkers.
Police said a suspect has been identified, though officials have not publicly released the individual’s name. Authorities are actively searching for the suspect and investigating a possible vehicle connected to the shooting.
Following the incident, Wilmington Hospital was placed on lockdown and the emergency department was diverted as officers secured the campus. Video from the scene showed hospital employees being escorted from the building with their hands raised while heavily armed law enforcement officers established a perimeter around the facility.
“At this time, police have located two gunshot victims,” the Wilmington Police Department said in a statement. “The hospital remains locked down and police continue to ask the public to avoid the area.”
ChristianaCare confirmed the shooting and said it is working closely with law enforcement.
“This is an active police investigation,” the hospital said in a statement. “We are taking all appropriate steps to ensure the safety of our patients, caregivers and visitors.”
The motive remains unclear, and the investigation is ongoing.
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