Suspect apprehended in Henry Ford Hospital shooting: Police

The Detroit Police Department said it has apprehended a suspect in an Aug. 22 shooting that left one employee dead at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, according to ABC News.

After the shooting, the suspect, Mario Green, fled the hospital in a vehicle around 10 a.m. Aug. 22 and was taken into custody early morning Aug. 23, police said.

Mr. Green had an argument with his ex-wife, Latricia Green, an employee of the hospital, and allegedly shot her, Detroit Police Department Chief Todd Bettison said, according to the Detroit Free Press.

Detroit Police confirmed Ms. Green had a personal protection order against Mr. Green that had not yet been served, the Free Press reported.

The hospital confirmed to the Free Press that Ms. Green worked in the basement of the hospital where police said the shooting occurred, and it is unclear how Mr. Green obtained access to the basement. 

In a statement issued Aug. 22, a hospital spokesperson said the hospital is cooperating with the Detroit Police Department in its investigation of the incident and is conducting its own internal investigation as well. 

In its statement, the hospital said, “We are devastated by the loss of our Henry Ford Hospital teammate and our hearts go out to her loved ones — her family, friends, and the people she worked with every day. Police have confirmed this was a targeted act of domestic violence. At this time, all questions regarding what occurred should be directed to the Detroit Police Department. 

“The hospital is back open to all patients and visitors.”

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