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Shooting At NYC Hospital Leaves Gunman And At Least 1 Dead

At least one gunman opened fire in the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center on Friday, leaving at least one person dead.
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A gunman who opened fire inside a New York City hospital killed at least one person and left several others injured before apparently killing himself, according to officials.

The shooting took place in the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. Police described the gunman as tall, thin and wearing a white lab coat. Officials told CNN the shooter is believed to be a former hospital employee.

A Fire Department official told The New York Times three of the victims are believed to be doctors. The condition of the injured victims is not yet known.