once inside the exam room officials say he started shooting. he then ran out of the office and was arrested within five minutes. was he targeting this doctor specifically? what we know is that the that it was a one-on-one confrontation. it happened in an exam room. reporter: mauck also practiced at a local children hospital. in a statement the interim president called him, a friend to so many of us, a beloved colleague and a dedicated physician. a dedicated physician. we already miss him. violent attacks against medical professionals have skyrocketed over the past decade, up 63% from 2011 to 2018. with aggression intensifying during the covid-19 pandemic. mauck was recently named one of the city s top doctors by memphis magazine, and just last week, he spoke with our affiliate about firework safety. if any kid s hand is saved, it s worth it. reporter: pickens is facing charges of first-degree murder
“Fireworks, while we love and enjoy watching them as they bring joy, can be very dangerous to handle,” a lieutenant from the local sheriff’s office said.