Officer Andrew Duarte, originally from Oakland, was tragically killed while responding to a mass shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania. He confronted a gunman holding hostages, an act of bravery that cost him his life. His mother, Nancy Duarte Matarese, shared a heart-wrenching account of identifying his body, evoking memories of his birth. The shooting left five others injured, with motives linked to the gunman's grievances against the hospital. A procession was held to honor Officer Duarte, and his funeral is scheduled for Friday in Pennsylvania.
Officer Andrew Duarte was a Bay Area native who was killed in the line of duty during a mass shooting at a Pennsylvania hospital while responding to a hostage situation.
His mother, Nancy Duarte Matarese, emotionally described identifying his body, recalling, 'It just looked like he was sleeping. And I kissed the top of his head. Just like I did the day he was born. It's unreal.'
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