UMVA has learned that a shocking incident unfolded at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware on Tuesday afternoon, leaving two people injured by gunfire.
The suspect, described as a hospital employee, is currently on the loose, sparking a massive manhunt and a lockdown of the hospital campus.
According to information obtained by UMVA, the unidentified shooter, who is believed to have wounded two co-workers, is being searched for by police, who were dispatched to the scene at around 3:30 p.m.
A large police presence was visible at the hospital on the 500 block of West 14th Street, with authorities working to evacuate people from the building as a precautionary measure.
The condition of the two individuals shot was not immediately available, but officials have confirmed that they are receiving medical attention.
The hospital's administration has released a statement, expressing concern for the safety of the community and praising the swift response of law enforcement.
Delaware Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester has also weighed in on the shooting, offering her prayers for the community and expressing gratitude for the ongoing law enforcement response.
The police investigation is still active, with authorities working to piece together the events leading up to the shooting and to apprehend the suspect.
Witnesses describe a chaotic scene, with police and emergency responders rushing to the hospital in the aftermath of the shooting.
The city remains on edge as the search for the suspect continues, with residents and hospital staff holding their breath for news of a resolution to the crisis.
