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Man shot by hospital security officer after pulling knife at Memorial City hospital
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Christian Hudspeth , as published by Click2Houston KPRC2 Local
· September 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The individual, a man in his early 30s, had been seeking medical attention and was being treated. A security officer used a firearm after a patient became violent.
A security officer used a firearm after a patient became violent. The individual, a man in his early 30s, had been seeking medical attention and was being treated. He was placed in a secluded area but later produced a knife, prompting security to intervene.
The situation escalated, with the man being subdued with Tasers, but he regained consciousness and retrieved the knife again. This led to the security officer taking further action.
Details of the incident are available, including the events leading up to the confrontation and the outcome.
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Category: safety ·
Published: September 6, 2026 ·
Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local ·
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