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Man Shot by Security After Hospital Knife Threat
6 Sep
Summary
- A man facing suicidal thoughts was shot by a security guard.
- The incident occurred Saturday night at Memorial Hermann Memorial City.
- The man refused to drop a knife when repeatedly asked.
A man, reportedly in his 30s, was shot multiple times by a security guard at Memorial Hermann Memorial City emergency room on Saturday night. The individual had sought help for suicidal thoughts. He was armed with a knife and did not comply with repeated demands from hospital security to put it down.
Security personnel attempted to subdue the man with a Taser, but the device was ineffective. Subsequently, one of the security guards discharged their firearm, hitting the man several times. He was transported for medical treatment and was in critical condition.
The Houston Police Department has launched an investigation into the shooting. At present, the identity of the man and further details preceding the guard's action have not been released.
