Suspect arrested after targeted shooting at Michigan hospital

On the morning of March 20, 2025, a shooting occurred at Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital, located in a northern suburb of Detroit, Michigan. Emergency services were alerted shortly after 7 a.m. when multiple shots were reported being fired inside the parking structure of the hospital. The police confirmed that the shooter acted in a targeted manner, leading to significant concern among hospital staff and local residents, prompting an emergency message advising the public to avoid the area and shelter in place while officers responded to the scene. As local police and multiple agencies, including the ATF, arrived to secure the area, a large police presence was established around the hospital. Reports indicated that a 25-year-old man was struck in the arm by gunfire. Despite the chaos, the victim's condition was later reported to be stable at the hospital, with authorities confirming he was receiving medical care. An investigation into the shooting commenced rapidly, focusing on the incident's motives and what led to the circumstances surrounding the attack. By 9:30 a.m., the suspect was apprehended at a residence in nearby Macomb Township. Chief Josh Jones of the Troy Police Department noted that the suspect had fled the scene immediately following the shooting but was successfully located with assistance from several law enforcement agencies across Oakland and Macomb counties. During the hours that followed, both the hospital and surrounding community faced fear and confusion as the news of an active shooter spread. Although the police chief emphasized the targeted nature of the attack as opposed to being random violence, the incident raised alarms about how often such violent events are occurring in hospital environments. The situation also elicited historical comparisons with previous attacks on medical facilities, stressing the increasing need for robust safety and emergency preparedness protocols in healthcare settings. As the community begins to recover from this incident, law enforcement aims to fully uncover the shooter’s motivations and ensure the safety of hospital operations moving forward.