Gunfire at a rehabilitation facility in north St. Louis yesterday left one employee in critical condition, while a co-worker faces charges, according to police. Authorities are investigating the incident to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Officers responded to the rehabilitation center Friday morning and found an employee with gunshot injuries. The victim was transported to a hospital in critical condition, KSDK reports. Police later charged a man in connection with the shooting, and investigators remained at the scene into the afternoon collecting evidence.
Workplace Violence In Health Care Settings
Shootings make up the majority of workplace homicides in the U.S., and health care facilities are also affected. Between 1992 and 2019, nearly 17,900 people were killed in workplace homicides, with about 79% of those deaths involving firearms, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, as cited by CDC.
Investigation And Next Steps
Police have not disclosed the suspect’s name or a possible motive. Prosecutors will decide on formal charges as the case proceeds through the courts, while investigators continue to interview witnesses and examine physical evidence, as per KSDK.
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