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Hospital Horror: Patient's Knife Rampage
7 Nov
Summary
- Psychiatric patient wielded a knife, injuring three hospital staff.
- Attack occurred in the early hours of Monday, November 2, in Colombia.
- Security guards intervened to subdue the assailant and increase safety measures.
A violent incident unfolded at ESE Francisco Valderrama Hospital in Turbo, Colombia, on Monday, November 2, when a psychiatric patient initiated a knife attack. The assailant, receiving treatment for mental health issues, wielded a knife, resulting in injuries to three staff members.
Security personnel intervened to physically restrain the patient and prevent further harm to other individuals within the institution. The hospital director noted the panic among staff and the necessity of reinforcements to manage the situation.
Following the attack, the hospital enhanced its security protocols. Officials highlighted the need for families to provide constant supervision for individuals with mental illnesses, citing limitations in the hospital's capacity to manage such patients.
