COLLIERVILLE, Tennessee – Memphis news outlets have confirmed a health care worker, Dr. Ben Mauck, a physician at Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics, was fatally shot inside the clinic, Tuesday.
Authorities have arrested a man in connection with the shooting of Dr. Mauck.
Dr. Mauck, a native of Savannah, was a 2002 graduate of Lambuth University – now the University of Memphis Lambuth – and graduated from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2006.
Dr. Mauck specialized in Elbow Surgery, and Hand and Wrist Surgery.
Irina Ollar, director of marketing and PR at Campbell Clinic released the following statement –
Earlier today, we experienced a single shooter event inside our Collierville clinic.
“We are shocked and heartbroken to confirm the incident resulted in the tragic loss of one of our highly respected and beloved physicians, Dr. Ben Mauck. We ask that you please lift his family in prayer.
“During this difficult time, we will be working through many details and will keep you updated as we are able.
“We have decided to close all Campbell Clinic locations tomorrow, July 12 and will communicate the reopening of all facilities at a later time.
“We appreciate our local law enforcement officers who responded within minutes. We will continue to work closely with authorities as this remains an active investigation.
“Our priorities remain Faith, Family and Patient Care. At this time, we ask for your prayers for the entire Campbell Clinic family, as well as for the privacy of Dr. Mauck’s family.”
