By Rakibul Hasan | March 20, 2025
Troy, Michigan – A morning of chaos unfolded at Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital on Thursday, March 20, as law enforcement responded to reports of an active shooter. The incident, which occurred around 8 a.m. in the hospital’s parking structure, left one person injured, triggered a lockdown, and sparked a multi-agency response. Here’s the latest on this developing story.
Key Details
Location: Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital, 44201 Dequindre Road, Troy, MI.
Timeline: Shooting reported at 8 a.m.; hospital placed on immediate lockdown.
Victim: One individual shot, currently receiving treatment in the emergency department.
Suspect: Not yet in custody; police describe the incident as “isolated.”
Response: Troy Police, ATF agents, and local authorities conducting a room-by-room search.
Hospital Lockdown & Emergency Protocols
Core well Health issued an urgent alert to staff moments after the shooting:
“THIS IS AN EMERGENCY – There is an ACTIVE SHOOTER at Troy Hospital in the Parking Structure. Police are en route. Follow RUN, HIDE, FIGHT protocols. Do not return until an all-clear is given.”
The hospital remains on lockdown, with scheduled patients advised to stay away. A spokesperson stated:
“We are working with law enforcement. One victim is receiving care. No further details are available.”
Eyewitness Accounts: ‘It’s Scary’
Barbara, a medical assistant arriving for her shift, described the chaos:
“A coworker screamed at me to get back in my car. I saw police with guns drawn entering the parking garage. You go to work thinking you’re safe… I’m terrified for my coworkers and patients.”
Law Enforcement Response
Search Efforts: Officers are clearing the hospital room-by-room. The shooter’s motive and identity remain unknown.
ATF Involvement: Federal agents from Detroit’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are assisting.
Media Briefing: Authorities will provide updates at 9 a.m.
Community Impact: School District Reacts
The Troy School District reassured parents amid the crisis:
“Our schools are secure. Additional safety measures are in place. Classes continue as normal, but we’re monitoring closely.”
— Kendra Montante, Director of Communications
Why This Matters
Hospital Safety: Healthcare facilities, often seen as sanctuaries, face growing security challenges.
Active Shooter Protocols: The “Run, Hide, Fight” guidelines were critical in this scenario.
Community Trauma: Incidents like these ripple through communities, heightening anxiety about public safety.
What’s Next
Investigation: Police will determine whether the shooter targeted the victim or acted randomly.
Victim Updates: Condition of the injured individual remains undisclosed.
Security Review: Corewell Health may reassess protocols to prevent future incidents.
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