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.