stabbing at Milwaukee hospital; Edgar Padilla admitted the accusation

MILWAUKEE – Edgar Padilla Milwaukee Columbia St. in January He pleaded guilty to a charge of first-degree reckless injury in connection with the stabbing at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Padilla’s sentencing is scheduled for December 12.

Case details

Milwaukee police on Monday morning, January 29, on Columbia St. Confirmed a stabbing at St. Mary’s Hospital. The call came just after 6 a.m.

The hospital is located at the corner of Lake Drive and North Avenue.

Accordingly Milwaukee An 18-year-old man, police say, stabbed a 47-year-old hospital employee, who was later confirmed by Ascension to be a security guard who was being treated for non-fatal injuries.

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The 18-year-old suspect was arrested.

Ascension Wisconsin said the guard was injured during an argument with the suspect who arrived at the emergency room. The hospital said safety is a priority and is grateful to everyone working together to ensure everyone stays safe.

No one else was injured.