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 in Hesse: A 58-year-old man entered the hospital around 3 p.m. and fired a 50-year-old medical assistant with a crossbow. Despite immediate medical help, the woman still 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.

The background of the shocking incident is currently unclear. Investigations by the police indicate that there may have been previous conflicts between the perpetrator and the clinic. The accused was arrested in his vehicle with evidence, and the Kassel public prosecutor announced that he would apply for him to apply for him. The employees of the Hardtwald Clinic were informed about the incident on Thursday morning, whereby all appointments in the neurological and radiological departments were canceled, such as 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 overthrew the members of the victims into mourning, but also severely affected the entire clinic staff. The hospital has already taken measures to ensure the safety of employees. Further details on the investigation should follow in the coming days, while the public prosecutor is working on a comprehensive information of the incident.