YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Police Department has released new details about the shooting that occurred last week at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. According to a news release from the department, the incident on Thursday was a suicide.

In the release, police state that around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 28, officers were called to assist Mercy Health Police with a shooting inside a restricted area of the emergency room.

A 33-year-old male, identified as the victim, disarmed a Mercy Health police officer who was conducting a routine check of the ER. The individual then used the officer's weapon to inflict a self-harming wound. The man died despite receiving immediate medical attention, according to police.

The Youngstown Police Department has taken the lead on the investigation into the disarming of the officer, and the case remains open

The incident prompted a response from the Mahoning County Coroner's Office and caused the hospital to go on "psych diversion," temporarily redirecting new patients from its psychiatric ward.

The At the time, Mercy Health issued a statement confirming an "isolated incident" had occurred and that there was no danger to the public or patients. The statement added that the hospital remained a safe and secure environment.

Youngstown Police Department did not release any additional information, including the identity of the victim.