Crime
Hospital Employee Robert Paljusevic Identified as Suspect in Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Shooting
OAKLAND COUNTY, MI – A hospital employee was shot Thursday morning in the parking garage of Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital, prompting a temporary lockdown of the facility and nearby schools.
The incident occurred just after 7 a.m. on March 20 at the hospital located on Dequindre Road.
According to Troy Police, the suspect, later identified as Robert Paljusevic, fired a handgun five times, striking the victim twice.
The victim, a 25-year-old male from Troy, was rushed to the hospital’s emergency room, where he is currently receiving treatment.
Authorities confirmed that he is expected to survive.
Police stated that both the suspect and victim were employees of the hospital, and the shooting appeared to be a targeted attack.
Following the shooting, Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital was placed on lockdown as a precaution.
Nearby schools and daycare centers were also notified and placed into a soft lockdown until the suspect was located.
The suspect fled the scene but was later found at a residence in Macomb Township on Breezeway Drive.
Officers took him into custody without incident.
Paljusevic resides at 20522 Breezeway Dr, Macomb, Michigan 48044.
Authorities have not yet disclosed a motive for the attack.
The investigation remains active, and police are working to determine the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Anyone with additional information is urged to contact Troy Police Department at (248) 524-3477.
TAUNTON, Mass. — One person was killed and seven others were injured in an overnight shooting at a house party in Taunton, Massachusetts, authorities said.
The shooting happened at approximately 12:35 a.m. Sunday at a residence in the 261 Weir Street area. Taunton police officers responded after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots.
When officers arrived, they found several people suffering from gunshot wounds. Investigators were also informed that additional victims had already been transported to area hospitals for medical treatment.
Authorities ultimately identified eight shooting victims, all of whom were reportedly in their early 20s.
One of the victims, 22-year-old Zirovick Depina of Brockton, was pronounced dead early Sunday morning, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.
Of the seven surviving victims, one remains in serious but stable condition, while the others suffered injuries that were considered non-life-threatening. Their identities have not been publicly released.
The shooting occurred during a gathering at the residence. Images from the scene showed a tent and tables in the yard, along with white balloons and what appeared to be a photo backdrop near a garage.
A neighbor told authorities that large gatherings and loud parties had reportedly been common at the residence.
The home is located about a mile from the Taunton Police Department headquarters. The neighbor expressed concern about the shooting occurring in the area, particularly given the late-night activity.
The investigation is being conducted by Taunton Police, Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, and other investigative units. Detectives are working to determine what led to the gunfire and identify those responsible.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Taunton police or investigators with the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional information is expected as authorities continue gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.