Edgar Padilla
MILWAUKEE - Edgar Padilla of Milwaukee pleaded guilty to a charge of first-degree reckless injury in connection with a stabbing that happened at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in January.
Padilla is now scheduled to appear for his sentencing on Dec. 12.
Case details
Milwaukee police confirmed a stabbing inside Columbia St. Mary's Hospital on Monday morning, Jan. 29. The call came in just after 6 a.m.
The hospital is located on the corner of Lake Drive and North Avenue.
According to Milwaukee Police, an 18-year-old man stabbed a 47-year-old hospital employee, later confirmed by Ascension to be a security guard, who was 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 altercation with the suspect, who came into the emergency department. The hospital said safety is a priority and is thankful to everyone who worked together to make sure everyone stayed safe.
Milwaukee hospital stabbing, security guard injured
Milwaukee police confirmed a stabbing inside Columbia St. Mary's Hospital on Monday morning, Jan. 29. The call came in just after 6 a.m.
No one else was hurt.