A man opened fire inside a private hospital north of Atlanta
A hospital employee was injured when a man opened fire inside a private hospital north of Atlanta, according to an article on the Campus Security website.
The shooter entered the Ridgeview Institute, a private mental health hospital, seeking treatment.
During the visit, he got into a confrontation and pulled out a handgun, eventually shooting his way out of the building.
A hospital employee was injured when a bullet ricocheted into his leg during the shooter's escape.
November 30, 2016
Topic Area: Security
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