A man was shot and killed Nov. 13 by a security guard at Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh, N.Y.
Police responded to the hospital’s emergency department lobby around 11 p.m. EST after receiving a report of a shot fired, according to a Nov. 13 news release from the City of Newburgh Police Department.
Authorities said a “disorderly individual” pulled a fire alarm in the ED, dispatching the City of Newburgh Fire Department to the scene. Hospital security confronted the individual, who then allegedly pulled out a knife and attacked a guard.
An armed security guard fired a single round at the individual, who was later pronounced dead.
One woman who was near the altercation also received a non-life-threatening injury, according to the report.
Police are investigating the incident, and no charges have been filed.
A spokesperson for Montefiore Health System shared the following statement with Becker’s Nov. 14:
“Following an overnight incident, a police investigation took place at Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall. Our foremost responsibility is, and will always be, providing a safe, secure, and healing environment for our patients, staff, and community. We remain steadfast in this commitment. We are grateful to our Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Public Safety and Security Team, as well as the City of Newburgh Police Department, for their ongoing dedication to safety and their swift, professional response in protecting our staff and our community. Our hospital is open and fully operational. Any further questions should be directed to the City of Newburgh Police Department.”
