Two people dead following early morning shooting at Springfield hospital

Two people are reported dead following a shooting early this morning in a second floor parking garage on the campus of Mercy Hospital in Springfield.

Springfield Police are calling the shooting, which took place before 5 a.m., a “murder-suicide.”

One victim reportedly died at the scene. The other was transported for treatment and was pronounced dead a short time later.

Cris Swaters, Public Affairs Officer for the Springfield Police Department, told NewsTalk KZRG;

"Officers responded to the report of shots fired around 4:50 a.m. in the parking garage on the east side of Mercy’s campus. Officers located two people with gun shot wounds. One person died at the scene and the other was transported to the hospital where they later died.

There is no ongoing threat to the public. At this time, it is believed to be a suicide." 

A written statement from Springfield Mercy provided to NewsTalk KZRG said:

“We were shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic event on our campus early this morning involving one of our caregivers. We are actively working with Springfield police to assist in their investigation and are unable to provide more information at this time. Police have assured us this is not an ongoing threat. The safety of our patients, visitors, and caregivers is our highest priority.”

“We were shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic event on our campus early this morning involving one of our caregivers. We are actively working with Springfield police to assist in their investigation and are unable to provide more information at this time. Police have assured us this is not an ongoing threat. The safety of our patients, visitors and caregivers is our highest priority.

“This is a difficult time for our team members, and we are providing additional support from our spiritual care team. For those who are visiting the hospital today, please be mindful of this tragic event as our caregivers are grieving."