DETROIT, Mich. — Authorities have identified the victim in a fatal workplace shooting that shocked Detroit Friday morning. Police say Latricia Zozo Green, a dedicated employee at Henry Ford Hospital’s main campus, was gunned down by her ex-husband during a confrontation in the hospital’s basement.
According to investigators, the incident unfolded shortly after the start of the workday. Security footage and witness accounts indicate that 53-year-old Ford Mario Green, Latricia’s former spouse, entered the hospital and located her in the basement area. After what police described as a heated verbal altercation, Ford Green pulled out a firearm and opened fire, fatally striking her.
Hospital security cameras later captured the suspect leaving through the hospital’s front entrance. He fled the scene before law enforcement arrived, and as of Friday afternoon, remains at large. Detroit police have launched a manhunt and are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any sightings of the suspect.
Latricia Green’s sudden and violent death has left coworkers and community members shaken. Colleagues at Henry Ford Hospital, where she was known for her professionalism and compassion, expressed devastation over losing a friend and teammate in such a tragic way. The hospital issued a statement calling the incident a “heartbreaking tragedy” and reaffirmed that the safety of patients and staff is their highest priority. Additional security measures were implemented following the shooting, and counseling services have been offered to hospital staff.
Police said the shooting was domestic in nature and that Latricia had no indication her ex-husband would target her at work. “This is a deeply personal tragedy that played out in a very public place,” a Detroit Police Department spokesperson said, noting that investigators are reviewing all available security footage and interviewing witnesses to track the suspect’s movements.
The hospital, one of Detroit’s largest medical facilities, remained operational, though parts of the building were temporarily restricted as investigators processed the scene. Patients and visitors were asked to avoid the area where the shooting occurred until police concluded their work.
Authorities are urging anyone with information on the whereabouts of Ford Mario Green to contact Detroit police immediately. They warn that he should be considered armed and dangerous.
For now, Detroit mourns the loss of Latricia Zozo Green, whose life ended violently in a place dedicated to healing. Community members and hospital staff are expected to hold vigils in her memory in the coming days.
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