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Nestor Hernandez Two employees were killed Saturday morning in a shooting at a Dallas hospital, the local health system said.
Authorities responded to the Dallas Methodist Medical Center at approximately 11 a.m. local time on Saturday, CNN reported according to a statement from the Methodist Health System.
Suspect
“The preliminary investigation determined that a suspect shot and killed two hospital employees,” the statement said.
An officer who arrived at the scene confronted and shot the suspect, wounding him, according to the health system. The suspect was detained, stabilized and transferred to another hospital, the statement added.
Nestor Hernandez Arrested
Methodist Health System Police arrested Nestor Hernandez, 30, for capital murder, according to a statement from the Dallas Police Department.
Hernandez is on probation for aggravated robbery and had “an active ankle monitor,” Dallas police said.
“The Methodist Health System Family is heartbroken by the loss of two of our beloved team members. Our entire organization mourns this unimaginable tragedy,” the statement from the health system’s executive leaders said. “Our prayers go out to our lost co-workers and their families, as well as our entire Methodist family. We appreciate the community’s support during this difficult time.”
The medical center is now secure and there are no ongoing threats, the leadership added.
Authorities are conducting an ongoing investigation, the health system said.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia said on Twitter that he was “outraged along with our community, at the lack of accountability and the farce of the fact that under this broken system, we give violent criminals more opportunities than our victims.”
