MORRIS PARK, the Bronx — NYPD on Wednesday morning disclosed that a man was arrested late Tuesday night after opening fire in a Bronx hospital earlier in the day, wounding one person.
According to police, Kiber Martinez, 25, was arrested around 11:45 p.m. on several charges. Authorities said they expect the suspected shooter to face charges including attempted murder, reckless endangerment, and possession of a firearm.
Gunfire erupted inside the emergency department waiting room at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi in Morris Park around 12:40 p.m., according to police and a hospital spokesperson.
Jacobi shooting suspect
The gunman walked in and shot another man who was in the waiting room, the hospital spokesperson said.
The 35-year-old victim underwent surgery and was expected to survive, police said. The hospital spokesperson said no hospital employees were injured in the shooting.
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