Overview
- Boston police say the EMTs were assaulted by a patient while providing care near 4 Cheney St and reported the incident after officers answered a call to Boston Medical Center on Saturday.
- Both workers suffered minor injuries, were treated at the scene or nearby, and were released from care.
- Boston EMS posted a social media statement condemning the attack and expressing support for the two EMTs, saying there is no place for violence against first responders.
- Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn issued a public statement praising Boston EMS and denouncing attacks on emergency personnel.
- The episode highlights the unpredictable risks emergency medical workers face on calls and could spur public discussion about measures to protect first responders.