Allegheny Health Network And UPMC Say They're Constantly Reviewing Security Measures To Guard Workplace From Threats

Pittsburgh PA

05 October, 2021

10:53 AM

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By Andy Sheehan, CBS Pittsburgh October 5, 2021 Both UPMC and Allegheny Health Network say they're prepared for workplace violence, but guarding against it is a problem for all employers. A terrifying spree of violence began at Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia on Monday when a 55-year-old employee in scrubs shot and killed a 43-year-old nursing assistant. Later, police shot the man but not before he wounded two officers. "We learned that he was wearing body armor and was carry multiple weapons in addition to the long gun, which was believed to be an AR-15," said Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.