Social media influencer Lola Doll has spoken of her sheer terror after becoming caught in the crossfire of a targeted shooting inside a Liverpool hospital that left one man dead and five others injured.
The UK-based content creator, known to her millions of followers for her vibrant online presence, was visiting a patient at the Liverpool Royal Hospital when a lone gunman stormed the building. The assailant, later identified as 34-year-old Christopher Hamilton, was reportedly hunting for a specific individual.
In an exclusive account, Doll described the moment chaos erupted. "I heard these loud bangs—it didn't even register as gunshots at first," she recounted. "Then people started screaming and running. I just froze. It was pure panic."
The shooting, which police are treating as a targeted attack, resulted in the tragic death of one man and left five others with serious injuries. Among the wounded was a hospital security guard who had bravely attempted to intervene.
Doll took to her Instagram Stories shortly after the incident to reassure her concerned followers. "I'm safe," she wrote alongside a shaken selfie. "But please send prayers to everyone involved. This is absolutely horrific."
Merseyside Police confirmed they responded to reports of a firearms discharge at the hospital at approximately 3:15 PM. Armed officers rushed to the scene and contained the situation. Hamilton was later found deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his nearby home.
Authorities have revealed a potential connection to another recent tragedy, noting that Hamilton was previously arrested in connection with the murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel, though he was released on bail. Detectives are now investigating possible motives and whether the shooting was linked to this previous case.
The hospital was placed on immediate lockdown following the attack, with patients and staff instructed to shelter in place. Emergency services, including armed response units and multiple ambulances, swarmed the area in a major operation.
This shocking incident has sent ripples of fear through the local community and raised serious questions about security at public healthcare facilities. An internal review of hospital security protocols is already underway.
Lola Doll, visibly shaken by the events, has since expressed her condolences to the victims and their families. "My heart breaks for those affected," she stated. "No one should ever have to experience this, especially in a place meant for healing."
