Methodist Hospital Police arrested a man they say fatally shot two employees at a Dallas hospital Saturday morning, officials say.
The man arrested Saturday afternoon was identified by police as 30-year-old Nestor Hernandez. He is accused of killing two nurses inside the Labor and Delivery unit at Methodist Dallas Medical Center and is now facing a charge of capital murder of multiple persons.
"The Methodist Health System Family is heartbroken at the loss of two of our beloved team members. Our entire organization is grieving this unimaginable tragedy. During this devastating time, we want to ensure our patients, physicians, employees, and community that Methodist Dallas Medical Center is safe, and there is no ongoing threat. Our prayers are with our lost co-workers and their families, as well as our entire Methodist family. We appreciate the community’s support during this difficult time."
Saturday morning, around 11 a.m. police responded to an active shooter call at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. Upon arrival, a Methodist Health System police officer confronted the shooter and shot him at least once.
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The accused gunman, police said, was detained, stabilized and taken to another local hospital where he remains in an unknown condition.
Hernandez, who was on parole for aggravated robbery and was wearing an active ankle monitor, was given permission to be at the hospital as his girlfriend gave birth.
It's not immediately clear what led to the shooting or why the nurses were targeted.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
Police Chief Eddie Garcia released a tweet after the incident calling this a "failure in our justice system."
