A gunman opened fire at a Delaware hospital on Tuesday afternoon, killing one person and wounding another before fleeing the scene, authorities said. Police have launched a search for the suspect as investigators work to piece together what sparked the violence.
The shooting occurred around 3:30 p.m. at Wilmington Hospital, police chief Wilfredo Campos announced at a press conference. Officers responded quickly to the scene, but the shooter had already left the building by the time law enforcement arrived.
Campos withheld details about the victims, declining to identify either person or provide specifics on the condition of the survivor. The decision to limit information at this stage is typical in active investigations where authorities want to preserve leads and avoid compromising the manhunt.
The incident marks another shooting at a healthcare facility, raising fresh concerns about safety in medical settings where staff and patients often have limited ability to protect themselves during active threats. Hospital shootings have become an increasingly common category of mass violence in recent years.
Authorities have not yet released a description of the suspect or details about the weapon used in the attack. Police are urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact them as the search continues.
Author James Rodriguez: "Hospital grounds should be among the safest places in any community, yet they've become regular targets for violence that law enforcement struggles to prevent."
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