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Hospital Chaos: Man Destroys Room, Attacks Staff
15 Feb
Summary
- Man arrested for destroying hospital room and assaulting staff.
- Damages to the hospital room estimated at $100,000.
- Suspect faced previous warrants and a history of violence.
A violent incident occurred at Harborview Medical Center when a 29-year-old man, initially admitted for a wrist injury, went on a destructive rampage. Following his discharge on Saturday morning, the man became enraged. He proceeded to attack nurses, spit on staff, break an oxygen line, and set medical supplies ablaze.
The man also fashioned a noose from plastic tubing and made suicidal threats. Hospital staff and security intervened, subduing him as the damaged oxygen line posed an explosion risk. The suspect was arrested and booked into King County Jail, facing charges for assault, arson, property destruction, and interfering with a healthcare facility.
Authorities revealed the man had existing warrants and a criminal record that included assaulting law enforcement officers. The hospital has estimated the total damages from the incident to be approximately $100,000.
