A tragic incident unfolded on Tuesday afternoon when a patient targeted and fatally shot Tennessee Surgeon Dr. Benjamin Mauck, a surgeon specializing in hand, elbow, and wrist procedures, at Campbell Clinic Orthopedics in Collierville, Tennessee. Police Chief Dale Lane confirmed the details during a news conference held on Tuesday.
Upon receiving reports of a shooting at the clinic around 2 p.m. local time, law enforcement officers swiftly responded to the scene. Within five minutes, they apprehended the male suspect, who was found in possession of a handgun but did not have it in his hand. Police conducted thorough searches to ensure the facility’s security.
The shooting occurred in an exam room during what appeared to be a one-on-one interaction, according to Lane. While the patient had been present at the clinic for several hours, the exact motive behind the attack remains unclear.
Authorities confirmed that no other individuals were injured in the incident. The suspect’s identity has not been disclosed.
In response to the tragedy, the hospital issued a statement expressing shock and sorrow over the loss of Dr. Ben Mauck, a highly respected and beloved physician. The Campbell Clinic’s Collierville clinic remains closed, and the organization is cooperating with law enforcement as the investigation continues.
Dr. Mauck, who had recently been named one of the “2023 Top Doctors in Memphis” by Memphis Magazine, had been associated with the Campbell Clinic since August 2012. He had garnered a remarkable patient rating of 4.9 and served as the director of the Congenital Hand Deformities Clinic at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Trey Eubanks, interim president and surgeon-in-chief at Le Bonheur, expressed his grief in an email to staff, emphasizing Dr. Mauck’s friendship, dedication, and invaluable contributions to patients and colleagues. The loss of Dr. Mauck is a profound tragedy that has deeply affected all who knew and worked alongside him.
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This shooting incident occurred nearly two years after the tragic Kroger supermarket shooting in Collierville in 2021, during which a third-party vendor opened fire, injuring 15 people and claiming one life, following an altercation at his workplace.
