The security guard was shot and wounded on Thursday evening during the fight in the Urgent room in the city of Evanston, Illinois, the northern suburbs Chicago, officials said.
The shooting occurred in Hardeavor Health Evanston hospital, located on 2650 Ridge Ave.
At 19:26 Central Time, Crisis Alternative Answer Evanston, or care – which provides a non-police response to certain calls for low-risk services – in the vicinity of Evanston Taco from 1737. Year, according to CMDRs Evanston Ave. Scott Sophier.
A man seemed to suffer in a mental health distress. He agreed to check him in the paramedic for the Evanston Fire Department and taken to the Evanston hospital for treatment, Sophier said.
Police Evanston was not involved in this initial event chain, Sophier said.
Fire Department Evanston arrived at the scene with a man at 19:45 while in the room during the entry during the entry in the ER, the man was disturbed by hospital staff, Sophier said.
Hospital safety entered the room to help another personnel, Sophier said.
At 19:57, a man was barking toward his things in the room, Sophier said. The security officer saw weapons, followed by a fight, Sophier said.
An unknown number of shots is canceled inside. One Board for Harmob Evanston hit and suffered non-dangerous injuries, Sophier said.
Another hospital employee helped the safety in the placement of the patient in the handcuffs until the Police Evanston arrived, Sophier said.
The stage recovered a gun, and a 28-year-old man was taken to police custody.
Spencer Walrath, a hospital spokesman, said the news of the CBS, “the safety of our patients and team members is our top priority.”
“No active threat,” Walrath said. “The safety of our patients and team members is our top priority.”
The nurses saw a quick leaving hospital around 20 hours alarms the visitor to the hospital.
“Yes, I’m afraid because I came to see my baby, and then I thought it was happening in the hospital,” David Kostal said, “Well a little surprising.”
Professional assistance is placed on locking after shooting and remained on locks from 22:00 central.
“We are very grateful for the prompt response to Evanston Hospital staff,” Sophier said.
2025-06-06 04:02:00
