Early Thursday at about 7:08 a.m., an active shooter incident shattered a routine morning at Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital near Detroit. Gunfire erupted in a parking garage, triggering fear as reports spread that someone had been shot. Authorities later confirmed the suspect was a hospital employee who targeted a coworker.

The victim, a 25-year-old man, was shot twice in the arm and rushed to the emergency department. He was treated and listed in stable condition. Although the injuries were not life-threatening, the emotional impact was immediate. The hospital was placed on lockdown as staff sheltered in place, patients were moved away from exposed areas, and visitors were told to remain where they were.

A massive law enforcement response followed, including SWAT teams, ATF agents, drones, and canine units. Nearby neighborhoods and schools were advised to shelter in place. Inside the hospital, confusion and fear spread quickly. One nurse later said, “At first, we didn’t know what was happening… Then someone said there was a shooter in the garage. That’s when everything changed.”

Police later said the shooting appeared to be a targeted workplace incident, not a random attack. The suspect was taken into custody, and officials confirmed there was no ongoing threat to the public. By midday, the lockdown was lifted, though security remained tight and some hospital services were delayed.

Hospital leaders offered counseling and thanked staff and first responders. In a statement, officials said, “For our caregivers, patients, and families, today was deeply distressing.” While only one person was physically injured, many acknowledged the lasting emotional toll and the need for healing and renewed focus on safety.