PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. – A man has been arrested after deputies with the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office said he attacked a nurse at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital on Tuesday afternoon.
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Authorities said the suspect, identified as 33-year-old Stephen Scantlebury, who was listed as a patient at the hospital, is undergoing medical clearance and faces one count of attempted murder.
At approximately 1:20 PM, PBSO said deputies were dispatched to a third-floor patient room at the hospital following a report of an aggravated battery.
Upon arrival, investigators determined that Scantlebury had attacked a nurse, leaving the victim critically injured.
The nurse was transported to St. Mary’s Hospital in West Palm Beach for treatment.
Detectives from PBSO’s Violent Crimes Division said they are investigating the incident and have not released a motive for the alleged attack.
HCA Florida Healthcare released the following statement to Local 10 News on Tuesday night:
“Our primary concern is with our beloved colleague and we are praying for her recovery. We are also providing support to our hospital staff who are understandably shaken by this incident. The attack on our nursing colleague happened within a matter of seconds and was witnessed by multiple people who came to assist. We are grateful to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office who acted to detain the suspect and we are assisting law enforcement in their investigation.”
