Suspect In Dallas Hospital Shooting Was on Parole, Had Ankle Monitor
The suspect accused of fatally shooting two maternity nurses at Methodist Dallas Medical Center on Saturday morning was on parole for aggravated robbery and wearing an ankle monitor at the time of the attack, authorities said.
Nestor Hernandez, 30, allegedly opened fire on the nurses around 11 a.m. on Saturday. Law enforcement found the two nurses near the labor and delivery area of the hospital.
A Methodist Health System police officer shot and injured Hernandez after the man allegedly shot the nurses. Methodist Health System Police arrested Hernandez for capital murder, Dallas police said in a statement. He was transported to another hospital for treatment.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia said the shooting is “an abhorrent failure of our criminal justice system.”
Dallas mayor Eric Johnson responded to the shooting in a tweet, saying he is praying for the loved ones and colleagues of the nurses who were “violently and senselessly taken from us.”
“Our city loves our healthcare heroes, and our residents will be there for them as we grieve and seek swift justice,” Johnson said.
I am praying tonight for the loved ones and colleagues of the two nurses at Methodist Dallas Medical Center who were violently and senselessly taken from us. Our city loves our healthcare heroes, and our residents will be there for them as we grieve and seek swift justice.
— Mayor Eric Johnson (@Johnson4Dallas) October 22, 2022
The Methodist Health System said in a statement that it is “heartbroken at the loss of two of our beloved team members.”
“Our entire organization is grieving this unimaginable tragedy,” the statement said. “Our prayers are with our lost co-workers and their families, as well as our entire Methodist family. We appreciate the community’s support during this difficult time.”
