West York, Andrew Duarte

Who was West York Officer Andrew Duarte, who was killed in the line of duty?
The West York borough police department confirmed that Officer Andrew Duarte was killed in the line of duty during an active shooter incident that included a hostage situation at UPMC Memorial Hospital Feb. 22, 2025. Duarte had been a police officer for more than six years, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Community mourns fallen West York officer killed in UPMC mass shooting
Local York residents and fellow Pennsylvanians left flowers and cards at the West York Borough Police Department to honor Andrew Duarte, the fallen officer who
Community members continue to honor Officer Duarte at West York Borough Police Station
"We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of former Denver Police Officer Andrew Duarte. Andrew valiantly served the Denver community as a police officer from 2017 to 2022. Andrew received prominent recognition from Mothers Against Drunk Driving for his efforts in keeping Denver’s roads safe from impaired drivers."
York officer killed in UPMC Memorial shooting, shooter identified
The shooter has been identified as Diogenes Archangel Ortiz. He allegedly entered the hospital with a handgun and zip ties.
Community comes together to remember West York police Officer Andrew Duarte
Just hours after tragedy took place, a beautiful memorial lines the front steps of the West York Borough Police Department.
Community members gather for candlelight vigil for West York police officer killed during UPMC Memorial shooting
Community members created a memorial for Officer Andrew Duarte, who served at the West York Borough Police Department for just under three years.
Who was Andrew Duarte? Officer killed in UPMC hospital shooting
Shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania's York County, gunman dead. Who was Andrew Duarte? The city of West York Borough confirmed Police Officer Andrew Duar
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Fund established to support family of Officer Andrew Duarte following UPMC Memorial shooting
A fund has been established to support the family of Officer Andrew Duarte, who was killed while responding to an active ...
UPMC staffer says he told shooter that his loved one died in ICU prior to shooting
A physician assistant from the UPMC hospital in York County said he had to tell the shooter his loved one passed away in the ...
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UPMC physician's assistant says he told shooter his loved one had died
Lester Mendoza, a physician's assistant at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York, said he helped tell the shooter a loved one had ...
Northern Regional officer injured in UPMC shooting has been released from the hospital
State police troopers applied a tourniquet to the officer's leg after he had been injured, police chief wrote in a statement.
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Andrew Duarte remembered: Denver, Ocean City PD express condolences for former officer
Andrew Duarte’s former police departments are remembering the late officer who was killed in the line of duty when a man ...
'This should never happen': Shooter targeted UPMC Memorial ICU with zip ties and a handgun
Five were wounded and two were killed, including the shooter and a West York Police officer, at the hospital Saturday morning ...
Hospital where gunman took hostages remains closed to visitors as injured reported stable
Workers at a Pennsylvania hospital who were injured during a shooting that left the gunman and a police officer dead are ...
How many law enforcement line-of-duty deaths have we suffered in York County? Learn more
As the community mourns the killing of West York Officer Andrew Duarte, learn more about previous local line-of-duty deaths.