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Cook County man charged after nurse, police officer attacked in hospital ER: sheriff

By Cody King
Published  April 16, 2025 2:08pm CDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 32 Chicago

The Brief

    • Christian Harper, 24, of Bellwood, is charged with aggravated battery to a nurse and a peace officer after an incident at Loyola Hospital in Maywood.
    • Authorities say Harper punched a nurse twice and kicked a Maywood police officer in the face while being restrained.
    • He was taken into custody without further incident; officials have not released details on what prompted the attack.

MAYWOOD, Ill. - A 24-year-old Bellwood man is in custody after allegedly attacking a nurse and a police officer in the emergency room at Loyola Hospital, authorities said.

What we know:

Christian Harper is charged with aggravated battery to a peace officer and aggravated battery to a nurse, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday. 

Pictured is 24-year-old Christian Harper of Bellwood. (Cook County Sheriff's Office )

Deputies responded to the Maywood hospital and found that Harper had allegedly punched a nurse in the face twice and kicked a Maywood police officer in the face while being restrained.

What's next:

No other injuries were reported. Harper was taken into custody without further incident.

Officials have not said what led to the alleged attack.

The Source

  • The information in this article was provided by the Cook County Sheriff's Office. 

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