A person opened fire in the St. Francis Health System hospital on Wednesday, June 1. Several victims were hit by the shots and “ some were unfortunately killed according to Richard Meulenberg, captain of the police. A first assessment reports four dead, not counting the shooter. ” Police forces continue to inspect every room in the facility for possible threats authorities said. Captain Meulenberg evokes a ” catastrophic scene ».
The shooter, armed with a rifle, committed suicide, city councilor Jayme Fowler told local television. “Three innocent bystanders lost their lives”he added.
St. Francis Health System hospital was confined on Wednesday afternoon after the first shots in a breast surgery and medicine building. A large police force had been deployed on the spot.
