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In a shocking turn of events, a stabbing suspect in New York City—identified as Luis Medina, 30—launched a violent attack while under police custody at a Bronx hospital. After allegedly stabbing a 41-year-old woman during a domestic dispute, Medina was brought to the hospital with minor wounds. In a startling breach of control, he grabbed a pair of scissors from a nurse and struck her in the head. Despite being handcuffed by one wrist to the bed, he then lunged at a police officer before being subdued with a taser (International Business Times, Knowledia News).
Bodycam footage captures the moment the nurse—young and visibly alarmed—was hit, prompting her to flee. Following that, Medina jumped from the bed, trying to strike the officer. The responding officer quickly drew a stun gun and tasered him, halting the aggressive outburst (International Business Times, Tapatalk). Fortunately, the nurse sustained only minor injuries, and no law enforcement personnel were seriously harmed.
The incident highlights serious concerns about hospital security and the handling of combative, custody-held suspects in medical settings. It raises questions about whether protocols for restraining suspects receiving treatment need to be revisited. Authorities charged Medina with multiple counts of assault and criminal possession of a weapon following this alarming incident (Tapatalk).
This event serves as a reminder that even in controlled environments like hospitals, unpredictable situations can escalate rapidly—underscoring the importance of vigilant security measures when treating individuals in custody.
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