The West York borough police department confirmed that Officer Andrew Duarte was killed in the line of duty during an active shooter incident that included a hostage situation at UPMC Memorial Hospital Feb. 22, 2025. Duarte had been a police officer for more than six years, according to his LinkedIn profile.

Nancy Duarte Matarese, the mother of fallen West York Borough Officer Andrew Duarte, says the support she’s received since her son’s passing on Saturday has been overwhelming. Duarte was killed after responding to an active shooter at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York County on Saturday.

WEST YORK, Pa. — York County residents paid tribute to West York Police Officer Andrew Duarte in the days following his death by placing flowers and other items at a makeshift memorial in front of the West York Police Department.