The West York borough police department confirmed that Officer Andrew Duarte was killed in the line of duty during an active shooter incident that included a hostage situation at UPMC Memorial Hospital Feb. 22, 2025. Duarte had been a police officer for more than six years, according to his LinkedIn profile.

Andrew Duarte spent more than six years as a police officer and just recently celebrated his 30th birthday before his life was taken in the UPMC Memorial Hospital shooting.

Shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania's York County, gunman dead. Who was Andrew Duarte? The city of West York Borough confirmed Police Officer Andrew Duar

Authorities described the shooting of a gunman who opened fire at a Pennsylvania hospital as “absolutely justified, beyond any and all doubt.”

The Lancaster County Fire Chiefs Association has announced a procession will be held for West York Borough police officer Andrew Duarte on Monday morning, as his body is transported to Lehigh Valley.