Overview
- Two people were shot inside ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital on Tuesday afternoon and one victim later died from their injuries.
- Police responded to reports at about 3:30 p.m., secured the campus, placed the emergency department on divert and later lifted the lockdown after clearing the building.
- Officials say preliminary information points to a workplace-targeted attack in which one hospital employee shot two coworkers.
- A 23-year-old suspect was taken into custody in Philadelphia and faces pending charges and extradition while investigators continue evidence review.
- The incident drew help from local, state and federal agencies and has raised questions about hospital security, emergency alerts and staff wellbeing supports.