Philly medic seriously injured after being stabbed by a patient
A 40-year-old first responder was in critical condition after being stabbed by a victim he was treating in North Philadelphia, police said.
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A Philadelphia Fire Department medic is in serious condition after being stabbed by a patient he and his partner was transporting to the hospital.
That incident happened at 6:28 a.m. Thursday on North 22nd Street near Diamond Street.
The medic — a 40-year-old man — was treating a male patient who had been stabbed, when the patient suddenly sat up and stabbed the first responder at least twice — once in the chest and once in the hand — before fleeing the ambulance, police said.
The medic was taken to a local hospital and was listed in critical but stable condition. Police apprehended the suspect about a block away.
“Our medic is currently in serious condition, expected to make a full recovery,” said Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Jeffrey Thompson. “So we’re all thankful and grateful for that.”
Police were on the scene Thursday morning investigating the incident.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.