Gunfire shattered the morning at a hospital meant to save lives.

A 25-year-old employee was wounded in a parking garage, a coworker was taken into custody, and a temporary lockdown brought the threat of workplace violence into frightening focus. With the victim expected to recover and the motive undisclosed, hospital officials now face urgent questions about basic staff prot…

The shooting happened around 7:08 a.m. Thursday at Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital, just north of Detroit. Authorities said a hospital employee opened fire in a parking garage, striking his 25-year-old coworker twice in the arm.

The wounded employee received immediate care in the hospital’s emergency department and was reported in stable condition. He is expected to recover. Police apprehended the suspect without further incident, and the motive has not been disclosed.

The violence prompted a temporary facility lockdown and widespread panic, underscoring the vulnerability of people working in places dedicated to care.

Hospital officials have announced a review of security protocols aimed at preventing future attacks and safeguarding employees and patients. That review comes with an urgent responsibility: examining how to better protect the hospital community.

For now, the victim’s expected recovery offers reassurance amid the unanswered questions surrounding an attack that disrupted an ordinary workday.