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A WakeMed police officer was fatally shot during a struggle in the emergency room lobby at WakeMed Garner Healthplex in North Carolina. A person of interest was taken into custody, and authorities are investigating the incident. The officer's death highlights the risks law enforcement officers face in the line of duty.
Singer-songwriter Todd Snider was arrested in Salt Lake City after an alleged assault outside a hotel and subsequent disturbance at a hospital, leading to the cancellation of his tour. He was treated at a hospital, discharged, but later returned and made threats, resulting in his arrest on charges of disorderly conduct, threat of violence, and trespassing. The tour has been canceled, but Snider plans to resume performances in January.
A brain surgeon in Austria is on trial after allegedly allowing her 12-year-old daughter to drill a hole in a patient's skull during surgery, an act she denies, claiming her daughter only held the drill under supervision. The incident has sparked outrage and concerns over medical ethics, with the case ongoing and the hospital staff involved fired.
Laison Crenshaw, a 37-year-old man seeking mental health treatment, died in police custody at Dell Seton Medical Center after a physical altercation with hospital security. His family is seeking answers as to how a seemingly healthy man could die within hours of voluntarily seeking care. The incident is under investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety, and details surrounding Crenshaw's death remain pending until autopsy results are released. The family has started a Gofundme page to help with the cost of cremation and support.
"Outer Banks" actor Austin North is accused of assaulting medical staff at a Las Vegas hospital, but claims he was experiencing a severe anxiety attack and has no memory of the events. North, who plays Topper Thornton in the Netflix series, was arrested on three counts of battery on a protected person and is free on bond. The hospital spokesman condemned violence against healthcare professionals, while North expressed deep respect for them and stated that tests proved no alcohol or drugs were involved.
'Outer Banks' star Austin North addressed the hospital incident in Las Vegas, stating that he was deeply upset by the events and had little memory of the day at the hospital due to an extreme panic attack. He emphasized his respect for healthcare workers and expressed his hope to shed light on anxiety disorders. It remains unclear if the incident will affect production on season 4 of Outer Banks.
Actor Austin North, known for his role in Netflix's Outer Banks, was arrested in Las Vegas after allegedly physically attacking multiple medical workers in the emergency room of UMC Hospital following what he described as a severe anxiety attack. North, 27, stated that he barely remembers the events and has a high opinion of hospital staffers, attributing the incident to his anxiety. He was booked in connection with gross misdemeanor battery but has since bonded out of the facility. North hopes to use the experience to shed light on anxiety disorders and provide hope to others who struggle with similar issues.
'Outer Banks' star Austin North was arrested in Las Vegas after allegedly attacking emergency room hospital staff during a severe panic attack. According to the police report, he reportedly punched and shoved several hospital workers before being restrained by security officers. North has since addressed the incident online, attributing his behavior to a severe panic attack and expressing remorse for his actions. He was booked for gross misdemeanor battery and has been released on bond.