Police investigation near Norristown State Hospital; no threat to public

Published July 24, 2026 9:14 AM EDT

An investigation is underway after police responded to Norristown State Hospital on Friday morning.

What we know:

Pennsylvania State Police were called to the hospital for reports of a person with a possible gunshot wound inside a vehicle.

When officers arrived on scene, they determined that a man had attempted suicide in the parking lot. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

What's next:

Police say there is no danger to the public, but an investigation is underway.

The Source: Information from this article was provided by Pennsylvania State Police.

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