A gunman has opened fire at St. Vincent Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama injuring three people. According to reports, the gunman was killed by police officers and is believed to be the only person dead after the incident. The gunman opened fire near the elevators on the fifth floor injuring two hospital workers and a police officer. The shooting is still under investigation and so far there are no more details about the shooter. Yesterday an elementary school and now a hospital, two places that we think we are actually safe at. This is terrible. Read more below.

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The AL reports that the incident is believed to be an isolated one and the gunman was working alone. A news report will be held shortly with more details about what happened, including the condition of those wounded.