AULTMAN HOSPITAL
Shooting by other person — Gunshot wounds — CANTON, OHIO
| Employer | AULTMAN HOSPITAL | Report ID | 2025066228 |
| Address | 2600 6TH STREET SW | City, State ZIP | CANTON, OHIO 44710 |
| Event Date | June 27, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Gunshot wounds | Body Part | Abdomen unspecified |
| Event Type | Shooting by other person | Source of Injury | Patient |
| Secondary Source | Handguns | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.79000, -81.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The injured employee was performing a one-on-one watch of a patient who had been brought to the emergency room. The patient became agitated while in the patient room. Security personnel provided assistance to de-escalate the patient s behavior. The patient lunged for a security guard s handgun and a struggle ensued between the patient and two security guards. The patient was able to place his hand on the weapon and it fired while still inside its holster. The injured employee was struck in the abdomen by a bullet while standing at the door opening. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 27, 2025, a worker at AULTMAN HOSPITAL in CANTON, OHIO suffered gunshot wounds to the abdomen unspecified. The incident was classified as shooting by other person, with patient identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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