A recent shooting at HonorHealth hospital in Scottsdale has left one security guard injured and one man in custody, authorities said. The incident occurred near the intersection of Loop 101 and Shea Boulevard, plunging the medical facility into a brief state of chaos before police and hospital staff managed to secure the area.
The altercation took place inside the emergency room, where the suspect, initially brought in as a potential patient, engaged in a physical confrontation with security personnel. In the midst of the struggle, the security guard was shot in the upper body, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries, according to FOX 10 Phoenix. A second security guard also received minor injuries to their hand or wrist during the incident.
"Scottsdale PD detectives are investigating after a man was shot in the upper body while inside the ER at Honor Health Shea a little after 1 PM today," the Scottsdale Police Department stated, as reported by FOX 10 Phoenix. "There is currently no information that supports this was an active shooter situation."
Hospital staff members were quick to respond, helping to subdue and disarm the suspect until police arrived at the scene. A handgun was recovered, and the suspect was promptly taken into custody. As the investigation continues, police have ensured that there is no ongoing threat to the community, and the hospital remains open, still accepting patients and walk-ins to the emergency room, detailed in statements obtained by ABC15.
While this remains a developing story, the Scottsdale Police Department has reiterated the isolated nature of the incident and the safety of the hospital environment following the swift containment of the situation. Updates will be provided as more details are made available from the ongoing police investigation.
