On Thursday morning, Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital, just north of Detroit, became the site of an active shooter incident that began around 7:08 a.m.
Panic spread as news broke that someone had opened fire in the hospital’s parking garage.
The shooter, later confirmed to be a hospital employee, shot a 25-year-old coworker twice in the arm.
The victim was quickly transported to the emergency department, where he was listed in stable condition.
The incident triggered an immediate lockdown of the hospital. Police, SWAT teams, ATF agents, drones, and canine units arrived on the scene. Surrounding schools and neighborhoods were advised to shelter in place.
Authorities soon clarified the shooting was not random but a targeted act, rooted in a personal dispute between the suspect and the victim. The shooter fled the scene in a vehicle, initiating a regional search effort.
By 9:30 a.m., police located the suspect at a residence in Macomb Township. He was arrested without resistance. Surveillance and data tracking helped authorities close in quickly.
Operations at the hospital were disrupted, but resumed later that morning once the site was declared secure. Staff and patients were provided emotional and logistical support.
Corewell Health promised to reschedule affected procedures and emphasized its commitment to workplace safety. The incident served as a stark reminder of the need for strong security measures and the risks of internal violence.
