Authorities described the shooting of a gunman who opened fire at a Pennsylvania hospital as “absolutely justified, beyond any and all doubt.”

A gunman, armed with a handgun and carrying zip ties, went inside UPMC's ICU, and took staffers hostage before he was ultimately killed by police in a shootout, the York County DA said.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro met with the family of fallen West York Borough officer Andrew Duarte and the victims of Saturday's shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York County. The governor shared on Saturday evening that he "had the privilege of spending time with Officer Duarte's parents and fellow officers to express our deep gratitude for Andrew and his service.