Overview

• Graham Hoffman, a 29-year-old Kansas City firefighter-paramedic, was fatally stabbed in the chest by a patient, Shanetta Bossell, during an ambulance transport on April 27, 2025.
• Bossell, 39, is charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, and other felonies; her bond is set at $1 million following her not guilty plea.
• Court documents reveal Bossell attempted to steal the ambulance after the stabbing but was subdued by police at the scene.
• Days before the incident, Bossell was arrested for assaulting a police officer and released on a $10,000 bond, raising concerns about pretrial detention policies.
• City officials, including Mayor Quinton Lucas, have pledged to review responder safety protocols and ensure justice for Hoffman, described as a dedicated public servant.