Two healthcare workers shot, killed inside Methodist Dallas Hospital, suspect shot by officers

DALLAS, Texas (KLTV) - Methodist Dallas Medical Center has confirmed two healthcare workers were shot and killed near the labor and delivery area this morning.

The suspect, identified by police as 30-year-old Nestor Hernandez, was confronted then shot by responding officers. The hospital has said he was then detained, stabilized and transported to another hospital for treatment.

Dallas police say Hernandez was on parole for aggravated robbery and had an active ankle monitor.

It’s unclear at this time what led up to the shooting, but there is no ongoing threat, according to the hospital. Methodist Health System Police are investigating the shooting with the help of Dallas Police.

This is a developing story. More information will be added to this story as it comes in.

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