Man Chokes Nurse With Stethoscope in Auburn Hospital Emergency Room, Police Report
Police report that a man choked a nurse with a stethoscope in an Auburn hospital's emergency room.
Syracuse, NY, September 30, 2026 — A man is reported by police to have choked a nurse using a stethoscope within the emergency room of a hospital in Auburn. The incident occurred in an emergency room setting.
Details regarding the specific hospital where the event took place were not immediately available. The identities of the man involved and the nurse who was choked have not been released by authorities.
The police department has confirmed the report of the incident. Further information concerning the timeline of the event, the circumstances leading up to it, or any subsequent actions taken by hospital staff or law enforcement was not provided in the initial report. The investigation status and any potential charges are also not detailed.
Hospital security protocols and emergency room environments are often areas of focus for ensuring the safety of both staff and patients. Incidents of violence against healthcare workers have been a reported concern in various healthcare settings.
The extent of the nurse’s injuries, if any, was not disclosed. The Auburn Police Department has not released further statements regarding the incident.
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