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ER Patient Accused of Assaulting Guard at Minnesota Hospital on Christmas

State investigators are assisting, with police reporting no use of deadly force.

Overview

  • Wyoming city officials say police were called just before 5:30 p.m. to M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center after a patient fled the ER following being placed on hold.
  • Officials identified the patient as a 35-year-old man who allegedly attacked a hospital security guard before leaving the emergency department.
  • The guard was transported to Regions Hospital in St. Paul, and officials have not disclosed the guard's condition.
  • Police reported a prolonged struggle with the suspect in the hospital parking lot before he was detained for noncompliance and physical resistance.
  • The suspect remains under treatment at M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center, and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is assisting the investigation.