The Johns Hopkins doctor who was shot by the son of a patient is in fair condition today, a hospital spokesman said.
David B. Cohen was shot yesterday after a tense discussion with the son, who was distraught about his mother's condition. The shooter, Paul Warren Pardus, then locked himself in the room with his mother and fatally shot her and himself.
People who went to Cohen for medical care describe him as patient and reassuring, taking time to explain problems and find the best treatment.
"When I found out about the shooting my heart sank to the floor," said Elizabeth Coxe of Phoenix, who has seen Cohen for her back pain. "He's a very fine surgeon and person. Why him? He's done so much good for people."