Nurse stabbed to death by patient in Bohol hospital

A nurse died after she was stabbed by a patient with a pair of scissors inside a hospital in Tagbilaran City, Bohol.

According to a report in “Saksi” on Thursday, initial investigation showed that the patient allegedly did not like how he was treated by the nurse.

The patient was about to be discharged from the hospital when he found a pair of scissors and repeatedly stabbed the nurse.

Another hospital employee tried to stop the patient, but he was also stabbed.

The hospital is coordinating with authorities regarding the incident.

“The unforeseen tragedy has deeply affected our community at CDG Bohol Doctors Hospital. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues at BoholDoc as we navigate this challenging time together,” the CDG Bohol Doctors Hospital.

“As an organization committed to the highest standards of care and safety, we are conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident.”

The suspect is now in police custody. — Vince Angelo Ferreras/BAP, GMA Integrated News