Security Officer Wounded in Kansas City Hospital Shooting

A recently discharged patient shot a security officer at University Health Truman Medical Center during a confrontation.

A patient discharged from University Health Truman Medical Center in Kansas City shot and wounded a security officer Friday morning.
The incident occurred when the patient, being escorted out, grabbed the guard's gun during a confrontation and fired one round.
The guard's injuries were described as non-life-threatening, and the patient was immediately taken into custody by other security officers.
The situation, initially feared to be an active shooter event, was quickly contained, lasting less than two minutes with no ongoing threat to public safety.
Kansas City Police were on the scene within minutes, and the security team's prompt response was credited with keeping staff and patients safe.