Two employees at a hospital in Dallas, Texas, died around noon Saturday in a shooting that led to the arrest of a suspect, police said.
Local media cite sources indicating that
at least one of the victims was a nurse.
The Methodist Health System hospital system said in a statement this afternoon that authorities responded to a shooting at
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
around 11:00 am.
"The preliminary investigation determined that a suspect shot and killed two hospital employees," the statement said.
Police shot the attacker, who was taken to another hospital and
remains in custody with unspecified injuries.
Methodist Dallas Medical Center, in Dallas, Texas. Via Google Maps
The motive for the attack and the identities of the victims are unclear.
"The Methodist Health System Hospital System family is heartbroken by the loss of two of our beloved team members," the statement added.
"(...) We want to assure our patients and employees that Methodist Dallas Medical Center
is safe and that there is no current threat."
More information soon