Gunman shoots two people then turns the gun on himself in hospital

A shooting in front of a Alabama hospital has left two injured and the gunman dead after he shot him self, according to local police. 

Birmingham Police surrounded UAB Highlands Hospital on Wednesday evening after reports that a gunman had shot an employee and an additional person before turning the gun on himself.

Of the two injured, one was an employee who was shot multiple times in the chest and had to be taken to the main UAB Hospital. The other is being treated with life threatening injuries at Highland. 

Of the two injured, one was an employee who was shot multiple times in the chest and had to be taken to the main UAB Hospital

The male shooter was found with a self-inflicted gunshot in a room on the third floor’s emergency wing. 

‘There is no threat to the public,’ Lt. Peter Williston shared once everything was clear after 8pm, reports AL.com.

The victims are believed to have been on the second floor. Paramedics had to go through the same-day surgery entrance to reach them. 

The other is being treated with life threatening injuries at Highland

The male shooter was found with a self-inflicted gunshot in a room on the third floor’s emergency wing

Staff were alerted a little after 7pm when the lock-down first took place and were  given an all clear by 7.45pm. 

When staff was led to UAB Police headquarters, a woman was said to have had a panic attack and needed to be examined by medics.

For Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Capt. Harold Watson, the shooting proves the need for more active shooting training for first responders. The general public needs to be more aware, he added.  

Additional details are pending. 

Staff were alerted a little after 7pm when the lock-down first took place and were given an all clear by 7.45pm