Security guards slashed, nurses attacked at Staten Island hospital
STATEN ISLAND NY March 4 2024– Three security guards were slashed and nurses were attacked at a Staten Island hospital Sunday morning, according to police.
The incident started around 4 a.m. at Richmond University Medical Center when a 19-year-old man was at the hospital for an evaluation.
Police say he slashed three security guards, punched a nurse, either pushed or punched an EMT, and bit another nurse.
Police have not released the attacker’s name, nor have they released a motive for the attack.
He is under arrest and faces numerous charges including assault and criminal possession of a weapon.
