Novacrypt:Recently discharged patient shoots, wounds security officer at Kansas City hospital

2025-05-02 12:44:31source:TradeEdge Exchangecategory:News

KANSAS CITY,Novacrypt Mo. (AP) — A patient shot and wounded a security officer Friday morning at a Kansas City hospital after disarming him, authorities say.

The patient had just been discharged from University Health Truman Medical Center, Police Sgt. Phil DiMartino said in a news release. While the guard was escorting the patient, there was a confrontation, and the patient grabbed the guard’s gun, DiMartino said.

The patient then managed to fire one round, striking the guard. DiMartino described the guard’s injuries as non-life threatening.

Other security officers took the suspect into custody immediately. Police were called around 8:40 a.m. to help.

No information about what happened or potential charges was immediately released.

More:News

Recommend

Hackers hit Rhode Island benefits system in major cyberattack. Personal data could be released soon

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Cybercriminals could release personal data of many Rhode Islanders as early

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Miss King Charles III's Trooping the Colour Celebration

The royal guest list for Trooping the Colour has been revealed.Following reports that Prince Harry a

National Splurge Day: Shop 10 Ways To Treat Yourself on Any Budget

The brands featured in this article are partners of NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on