Overview
- The attack occurred Friday night at the Instituto Médico Platense when a man removed his 76-year-old mother without medical discharge and returned to the lobby wielding a lug wrench.
- He shattered multiple glass panels and doors and threatened staff, telling an employee that his life was in danger before fleeing the scene.
- No injuries were reported, though the clinic sustained significant damage and briefly halted attention while internal security protocols were activated.
- The clinic filed a complaint with Comisaría Primera, investigators are reviewing security-camera recordings, and the suspect remains at large under active search.
- Clinic authorities said the outburst capped days of escalating aggression from the family, including alleged pushes and threats against medical personnel.