Suspect barricades, shoots self at Tulane Medical in downtown New Orleans

Authorities say a man started a standoff with police this morning at the Tulane University Medical Center, and then shot and wounded himself.

Tulane Police initially sent staff an alert saying, "Police activity, stay away from area until all clear."

Sources tell WWL First News that someone in the hospital flagged down a Louisiana State Trooper to report a man inside the facility creating a disturbance.

LSP notified New Orleans Police, and the suspect refused to cooperate with cops... instead barricading himself inside.

Multiple police vehicles were outside the facility on Tulane Avenue.

Tulane later released a statement:

“At approximately 7:50 a.m. today, April 19, 2024, an Animal Care Technician employed by Tulane University shot himself inside the Hutchinson Memorial Building (School of Medicine) 1430 Tulane Ave., on Tulane’s downtown campus. The employee is being treated at University Medical Center. Several employees were present at the time. We are still gathering information on this incident. There is no ongoing threat at this time. Hutchison Building reopened at 9 a.m. Resources are available to any Tulane community member affected by this deeply troubling incident. Students seeking help can call 504-264-6074. Employees can call 1-800-624-5544”