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18-year-old arrested after stabbing at Columbia St. Mary's

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An 18-year-old has been arrested after a stabbing at Columbia St. Mary's on Lake Drive in Milwaukee.

Police say they were called to the hospital just after 6:00 Monday morning. They say a 47-year-old employee was stabbed and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

An Ascension Wisconsin spokesperson sent us the following statement regarding this incident:

"Early this morning, there was a security incident in the Emergency Department at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital - Milwaukee Campus. One of our security guards was injured during an altercation with an individual who entered the Emergency Department. The security guard was treated for their injuries and has been released. Milwaukee Police were on scene almost immediately and took the individual into custody. We are cooperating with MPD on their investigation. The ER remains open. Safety is our top priority and we would like to thank everyone who worked together to ensure the safety of our patients, visitors, associates and providers."


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