NYC Gunman Who Opened Fire in Jacobi ER Gets 12-Year Sentence
A Bronx man who opened fire inside the emergency room of Jacobi Medical Center, almost hitting a woman holding her baby, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. Keber Martinez, 25, pleaded guilty to first-degree assault following the violent incident that took place on January 25, 2022. The shooting injured one man, forcing staff and patients to seek shelter from the gunfire.
Martinez’s actions caused panic in the emergency room, with many people diving for cover as he fired multiple shots at his intended target. Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark emphasized the recklessness of Martinez’s behavior, stating, “The defendant opened fire inside Jacobi’s emergency room, wounding one man and showing complete disregard for the patients and staff, with one bullet lodging in a wall close to a woman holding a baby.”
Surveillance footage captured Martinez wearing a dark hoodie, standing at a desk in the waiting area before pulling out a gun and chasing another man while firing multiple times. The victim, a 35-year-old man, was hit in the left arm during the attack, leaving a trail of blood as he tried to escape.
Those in the waiting room scrambled for safety, hiding under chairs and behind furniture, as Martinez fled the scene on foot. The hospital was shut down briefly, and the injured man was rushed into surgery.
Authorities were able to track Martinez down approximately 12 hours after the shooting in Harlem. He was located in part due to his hospital check-in information, where he had complained of asthma-related issues. His arrest was further aided by a 911 call from his sister, who reported that Martinez had been acting erratically, hearing voices, and was in possession of a gun.
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Although it is believed that Martinez and the victim knew each other, the exact motive behind the attack remains unclear. In addition to his 12-year prison sentence, Martinez will also serve five years of post-release supervision, offering some degree of closure to the victims and hospital staff affected by the chaotic event.