Bloody incident in Bad Zwesten: clinic employee killed by crossbow

Bloody incident in Bad Zwesten: clinic employee killed by crossbow

On Wednesday afternoon, a shocking incident occurred in the Hardtwald Clinic in Bad Zwesten, Hesse: A 58-year-old man entered the hospital around 3 p.m. and fired a crossbow at a 50-year-old doctor's assistant. Despite immediate medical attention, the woman succumbed to her serious injuries at the scene. The alleged perpetrator, a former patient of the clinic, fled after the crime. According to reports from Today.at However, the police were able to arrest the suspect on Thursday night at a rest stop on the A3 motorway in Lower Franconia.

The background to the shocking incident is currently unclear. Police investigations indicate that there may have been previous conflicts between the perpetrator and the clinic. The accused was arrested with evidence in his vehicle, and the Kassel public prosecutor's office announced that it would apply for pre-trial detention against him. The employees of the Hardtwald Clinic were informed about the incident on Thursday morning, with all appointments in the neurology and radiology departments being canceled hessenschau.de reported.

Immediate consequences of the crime

The Hardtwald Clinic, which specializes in neurology, psychiatry and trauma therapy, is in shock after the incident. The tragic incident not only plunged the victims' relatives into grief, but also greatly affected the entire hospital staff. The hospital has already taken measures to ensure the safety of employees. Further details on the investigation are expected to follow in the coming days as the public prosecutor's office works on a comprehensive investigation into the incident.