Woman Fires Gun Inside Baptist Health Louisville

No injuries reported as police respond to incident and woman is charged with wanton endangerment and criminal mischief.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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A woman fired a gun multiple times inside a patient room at Baptist Health Louisville in Kentucky on February 18, 2026. Police responded to the hospital around 5:30 a.m. after receiving reports of shots fired, but determined the incident was isolated to a single room. The woman, identified as Mystic Rayne, was bedridden and had a firearm that she discharged four times. No injuries were reported, and Rayne surrendered the weapon to police. She has since been discharged from the hospital and faces charges of wanton endangerment and criminal mischief.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the importance of hospital security protocols and the need to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors, especially in cases involving firearms. While no one was harmed, the discharge of a weapon inside a healthcare facility raises concerns about potential risks to vulnerable patients and the need for improved security measures.

The details

According to police, multiple calls initially escalated the situation to an active shooter response, but authorities later determined the incident was isolated to a single patient room. Officers from the Louisville Metro Police Department and a SWAT team responded and helped de-escalate the situation, leading to the woman surrendering the firearm.

  • The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. on February 18, 2026.

The players

Mystic Rayne

The patient who fired the gun inside the Baptist Health Louisville facility.

Barry Wilkerson

The St. Matthews Police Chief who provided details about the incident during a news conference.

Baptist Health Louisville

The healthcare facility where the incident occurred.

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What’s next

The judge will determine if Mystic Rayne will be allowed out on bail at a hearing on February 25, 2026.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for hospitals to have robust security measures in place to protect patients, staff, and visitors, including protocols for responding to potential threats involving firearms. It also raises questions about access to weapons by vulnerable individuals and the importance of mental health support and crisis intervention.