University of Maryland Medical Center security detain suspect in fatal stabbing of elderly woman
BALTIMORE, Md March 22 2020— Baltimore City Police have arrested and charged a 15-year-old boy for allegedly stabbing an elderly woman at the University of Maryland Medical Center.
Detectives have arrested and charged 15-year old Andrew Gaudet as an adult in connection with an aggravated assault that occurred at the University of Maryland Hospital.
On March 18, 2020, at 9:30 pm, officers were called to the 22 S. Green Street for an aggravated assault. When officers arrived, medical staff were rendering aid to a 73-year-old woman, while hospital security detained the 15-year-old suspect.
Preliminary investigation revealed both the victim and suspect were patients at the hospital when the suspect left his room and entered the victim’s room.
At that time, the suspect, without warning, attacked the victim, causing multiple injuries to her face.
On March 19, 2020, the victim was pronounced dead and her remains were transported to the Medical Examiners’ Office where an autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.
The suspect was taken into custody and charged with First-Degree Attempted Murder, First-Degree Assault and six counts of Second-Degree Assault. Currently, Gaudet is at Central Booking and is being charged as an adult.
Detectives are awaiting results from the autopsy and will confirm with the State’s Attorney’s Office on additional pending charges.
A hospital spokesperson told FOX45,
This is a tragic situation which has both shocked and saddened the affected families and our community.
We are currently conducting a thorough review and will continue to cooperate with the Baltimore Police Department as they move forward in their investigation. This is a difficult time and we are doing everything we can to provide comfort to the family and the staff that witnessed the attack and intervened.
WBFF
