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Shooting at Louisiana hospital prompts manhunt
ABC News/Associated Press
August 12, 2020, 5:51 AM
A man has been shot and wounded at a Louisiana hospital in what police called an active shooter situation]
SHREVEPORT, La. -- A man was shot and wounded at a Louisiana hospital Wednesday morning in what police called an active shooter situation.
Shreveport police said SWAT and hostage negotiation teams made their way to Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - St. Mary Medical Center around 5:30 a.m. Wednesday.
One man was shot in the leg, police spokeswoman Sgt. Angie Willhite told news outlets. She said the wound is not believed to be life-threatening.
Authorities said they are searching for Taniel Cole, 41, who is considered armed and dangerous. It’s unclear whether Cole is still at the hospital.
About two dozen squad cars were at the scene by 7 a.m.
Shreveport police said SWAT and hostage negotiation teams made their way to Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - St. Mary Medical Center around 5:30 a.m. Wednesday.
One man was shot in the leg, police spokeswoman Sgt. Angie Willhite told news outlets. She said the wound is not believed to be life-threatening.
Authorities said they are searching for Taniel Cole, 41, who is considered armed and dangerous. It’s unclear whether Cole is still at the hospital.
About two dozen squad cars were at the scene by 7 a.m.
No more at link, but may be updated as events unfold: https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/shooting-louisiana-hospital-prompts-manhunt-72325243
Live Police Scanner Coverage:
Source: Broadcastify.com
Bossier City Fire Dispatch and Shreveport Fire, LA State Police Region 3 Dispatch
Link: https://www.broadcastify.com/webPlayer/8764
Another link to the same feed: https://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/8764
"ACTIVE SHOOTER HOSTAGE SHREVEPORT ST. MARYS HOSPITAL. 33+ units on scene (35 minutes ago)"