An allegedly schizophrenic man assaulted and tried to strangle a Hennepin County Medical Center lab technician in a hospital bathroom last week after he claimed his threats to kill someone went ignored, according to attempted murder charges filed this week.***
The victim told police it was 10:15 p.m. when she went to the public restroom because the staff restroom was locked.
When she went to wash her hands, a man ... placed her in a choke hold and pulled her to the floor while trying to muffle her screams. He put her head between his legs and grabbed her by the throat and squeezed, charges said, and punched her at least twice in the head as she began to lose consciousness.
She was able to escape when someone walked in and told Marshall to get off her.
***HCMC spokeswoman Christine Hill credited the passer-by and security members for interrupting the assault and arresting the suspect.
Note the location: a bathroom. A classic "Gimme 3 Steps" scenario. I'm glad that a passerby was able to help out, but that was close. To paraphrase Bas Rutten, "Never let them get the choke, because God only knows what they're gonna do to you!"
Very great article, Jason! Thanks for passing it on!
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