Potential Mass Shooting Averted Near NY Hospital

Quick police response and family tip prevent tragedy at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital.

A disgruntled former employee of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh, NY, was arrested with a loaded shotgun near the facility, preventing a potential mass shooting.
The suspect, 52-year-old Robert Thibodeau, was stopped by police after his brother alerted authorities about his intentions to harm people at the hospital.
Authorities found a 12-gauge shotgun with two 10-round magazines and a box of ammunition in Thibodeau's vehicle.
Thibodeau pleaded not guilty to second-degree criminal possession of a loaded firearm and was remanded to jail after his arraignment.
Officials praised the swift action of law enforcement and the suspect's brother, highlighting the importance of community vigilance in preventing potential tragedies.