US EditionM Health Fairview security guard dies after hospital patient escaped
Andrea Merrell died from injuries after a patient fled a medical hold and assaulted her; the suspect resisted police and is detained, officials said.
- On Dec. 27, the Wyoming Police Department announced that Andrea Merrell, 43-year-old M Health Fairview security guard, died from injuries after being taken to Regions Hospital in St. Paul.
- At 5:23 p.m. Thursday, police said a 35-year-old man ran from the Emergency Department after being placed on a hold, and Andrea Merrell was allegedly assaulted while intervening.
- The suspect, identified as Jonathan Winch, 35, of Chisago City, was found in the hospital parking lot where he resisted officers before being detained and is held at the Chisago County Jail.
- Authorities said the investigation is ongoing with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension involved, and the Chisago County Attorney's Office will announce charges if applicable; M Health Fairview and Wyoming Police Department extended condolences and support to Merrell's family, loved ones and colleagues.
- The incident occurred on Christmas Day at M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center, and Minnesota Congressman Pete Stauber highlighted risks emergency responders face amid mental health and drug issues.
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Duluth News Tribune
Minnesota security guard assaulted by ER patient dies of injuries
ST. PAUL — A security guard who was injured on Christmas Day by a patient at a Wyoming, Minnesota, emergency room has died, authorities said. The guard, Andrea Merrell, 43, of North Branch, died as a result of injuries sustained during the Thursday incident at M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming, according to a press release from Wyoming Police Chief Neil Bauer on Saturday, Dec. 27. A 35-year-old Chisago City man is being held at t…
Security guard assaulted by Wyoming, Minn., ER patient dies of injuries
A security guard who was injured on Christmas Day by a patient at a Wyoming, Minn., emergency room has died, authorities said. The guard, Andrea Merrell, 43, of North Branch, died as a result of injuries sustained during the Thursday incident at M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming, according to a press release from Wyoming Police Chief Neil Bauer on Saturday. A 35-year-old Chisago City man is being held at the Chisago County Jail i…
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