West York, Andrew Duarte

Procession for West York officer Andrew Duarte will be held early Monday
The Lancaster County Fire Chiefs Association has announced a procession will be held for West York Borough police officer Andrew Duarte on Monday morning, as his body is transported to Lehigh Valley.
Who was West York Officer Andrew Duarte, who was killed in the line of duty?
The West York borough police department confirmed that Officer Andrew Duarte was killed in the line of duty during an active shooter incident that included a hostage situation at UPMC Memorial Hospital Feb. 22, 2025. Duarte had been a police officer for more than six years, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Community members continue to honor Officer Duarte at West York Borough Police Station
"We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of former Denver Police Officer Andrew Duarte. Andrew valiantly served the Denver community as a police officer from 2017 to 2022. Andrew received prominent recognition from Mothers Against Drunk Driving for his efforts in keeping Denver’s roads safe from impaired drivers."
Community mourns fallen West York officer killed in UPMC mass shooting
Local York residents and fellow Pennsylvanians left flowers and cards at the West York Borough Police Department to honor Andrew Duarte, the fallen officer who
Huge police & fire escort for body of slain West York Police Officer Andrew Duarte
Firefighters and police officers from across York County escorted and honored slain West York Officer Andrew Duarte as his body left York Hospital.
Community members gather for candlelight vigil for West York police officer killed during UPMC Memorial shooting
Community members created a memorial for Officer Andrew Duarte, who served at the West York Borough Police Department for just under three years.
Shooter took hostages, killed police officer before dying at central Pa. hospital, officials say
A 49-year-old gunman was shot and killed by police after they said he held multiple UPMC staff members hostage and shot multiple people.
Procession held for West York officer killed in UPMC shooting
First responders held a procession to honor the officer killed in a shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York on Feb. 22. West York police Officer Andrew Duarte was killed in the line of duty while responding to a shooting at the hospital that injured multiple others on Saturday afternoon.
Denver police remember former DPD officer killed in shootout at Pennsylvania hospital
The Denver Police Department is mourning the loss of a former DPD officer killed in a shootout with a gunman in Pennsylvania Saturday.
Who was Andrew Duarte? Officer killed in UPMC hospital shooting
Shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania's York County, gunman dead. Who was Andrew Duarte? The city of West York Borough confirmed Police Officer Andrew Duar
Motive still unclear in US hospital attack that left one police officer dead
Investigators are trying to determine why an armed man targeted a hospital in the US state of Pennsylvania, killing one ...
Police officer and gunman dead after shots fired at York, Pennsylvania hospital, DA says
A gunman, armed with a handgun and carrying zip ties, went inside UPMC's ICU, and took staffers hostage before he was ...
Flowers line front of York County police building as community pays tribute to slain officer
Tributes have poured in for Duarte, age 30, who had worked as a West York officer since 2022. The front steps of the department’s headquarters were covered in flowers on Sunday, with more arriving by ...
How many law enforcement line-of-duty deaths have we suffered in York County? Learn more
As the community mourns the killing of West York Officer Andrew Duarte, learn more about previous local line-of-duty deaths.
Threat neutralized at UPMC Memorial
Police responded to an active threat at UPMC Memorial in York County. The public is being asked to avoid the area.
Active shooter reported at UPMC Memorial Hospital on Saturday morning
Developing: A police incident was reported at the UPMC Memorial hospital in West Manchester Township on Saturday morning.
Mother of officer slain in Pennsylvania hospital hostage shooting mourns son with 'warrior heart'
The unease growing inside Nancy Duarte Matarese on Saturday quickly blossomed into full-on dread as she found herself being ...
York County man accused of threatening police, urinating in squad car during DUI stop
Matthew Lechowicz, 35, of Thomasville, is accused of threatening to kill multiple police officers, urinating in the back of a ...