Halifax Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Attack on ER Workers

Three hospital staff were injured in a violent incident at Halifax Infirmary's emergency room, prompting calls for improved workplace safety.

A 32-year-old Halifax man, Nicholas Robert Coulombe, has been charged with attempted murder and multiple other offenses after attacking three hospital workers at the Halifax Infirmary ER.
The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon, leading to a Code Silver being declared as police responded to the scene and took the suspect into custody.
Two of the injured staff members are part of the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union, with one requiring in-patient care and the other sustaining less serious injuries.
Union leaders and health officials have reiterated long-standing concerns about workplace safety, citing this attack as a critical example of the need for enhanced security measures in healthcare settings.
Normal operations at the hospital resumed Wednesday evening, but the affected area remains a crime scene as police continue their investigation.