The mother of the officer was killed in the Pennsylvania Hospital, a sorrowful photo hostage with ‘Heart Warrior’.
York, PA.- The discomfort in the Nancy Duarte Matarese on Saturday, which quickly blossomed with fear as she found herself was taken to a small family room in the wellspan york hospital. Is a location not far from UPMC Memorial Hospital, where her son, Andrew Duarte police officer Participate in shooting Just a few hours before
“I think of myself that ‘This is not good because if he is still with us, they will take me to him,’ “Duarte Matarese said.
“I have the feeling that Andrew is called to his eternal house with God and he is no longer here.”
Her worst fear has been confirmed. Andrew was killed after meeting the gunman who entered the hospital, located outside Harrisburg Pennsylvania and captured the hostage before the injured shot.
Less than 24 hours later, Duarte Matarese found himself in front of the West York Borough police department to visit the commemorative candies and balloons set by the community members. There, she remembered that the “amazing young man”, which is her only child.
“He has the heart of warriors and warriors’ spirit,” Duarte Matarese said in an interview with NBC News.
The 49 -year -old Diogenes Archangel Ortiz entered the place with a bag with a pistol and zipper and aimed at the ICU.
Tim Baker, York County, said that he believes that this is the intention.
“Diogenes Archangel Ortiz seems to have previously contacted in the week with ICU for medical purposes related to other people,” he said.
Other residents of the community are shaking from tragedy.
-[I] There is a message from my wife working in the ICU. And she said that you love me and you don’t know if you will do it or not, “said Tad pequignot.
Mary E -Akha is in her life and stopped by Sunday afternoon.
” hospital? You think you will be safe. But not anymore, “she said.
The small Bette is visiting her mother on the third floor of UPMC when the incident occurred.
“I might be there for about 11 minutes and I heard a warning.” She said.
Her mother, who was 77 years old, fell ill when the hospital stopped. Lek said that she was sure that the room was locked and hid in the bathroom in the room. She said that she heard people crying and loudly under her.
“With school shooting and hospital shooting … you asked about your safety,” She said that she couldn’t go out until around 4:00 pm when the building was washed.
While the residents hope to return to normal feelings, Duarte Matarese said that she was humble by responding from both the community and officials.
“This is a small constituency, a little small community and someone comes out. They don’t need to know him at all. But to show support I really appreciate. “
She said that she was close to her son and he was always happy to be. She believes that he receives a unique talent as an officer.
“I’m not surprised that he answered the call. I am not surprised that he is one of the people in front. He is a great warrior, “she added.” That is Andrew “
