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Three EMTs Stabbed Inside Bronx Apartment Building as Police Detain Suspect

Police detained a 22-year-old resident during an ongoing motive inquiry.

Overview

  • Three emergency medical workers were attacked in a seventh-floor hallway of a Sedgwick Avenue building in the Morris Heights section of the Bronx while responding to a call.
  • A 32-year-old EMT suffered a head laceration, a 20-year-old EMT had facial injuries, and a third EMT had minor wounds, according to police.
  • All three were taken to a hospital in stable condition, and authorities said they are expected to recover.
  • Police took a 22-year-old resident into custody at the scene, with charges pending, and the person also received medical treatment.
  • Investigators documented broken glass and blood in the hallway, and the case highlights the risks EMS crews face when entering private buildings for emergency calls.