West York Borough Police Officer Andrew Duarte, 30, is remembered as a caring son and dedicated officer, following his tragic death during a hospital shooting in York County. Duarte was responding to an active shooter situation at UPMC Memorial Hospital when he was fatally shot while trying to protect others from the assailant, who was also killed in the incident.
His mother, Nancy Duarte Matarese, expressed her profound grief, describing him as “the light of my life” and a man who was both dependable and loving. Community members have rallied to support the Duarte family, and a fundraiser has been established in his honor, reflecting the profound impact he had on those around him and the dangers faced by law enforcement officers daily.
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